I will be with thee: I will not fail
thee, nor forsake thee. (Joshua 1:5)
This word to Joshua is often quoted; it is the basis of that
New Testament word "He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake
thee."
Beloved, a life of warfare is before us, but the Lord of
Hosts is with us. Are we called to lead a great but fickle people? This promise
guarantees us all the wisdom and prudence that we shall need. Have we to
contend with cunning and powerful enemies? Here is strength and valor, prowess
and victory. Have we a vast heritage to win? By this sign we shall achieve our
purpose; the Lord Himself is with us.
It would be woe to us indeed if Jehovah could fail us; but,
as this can never be, the winds of disquietude are laid to sleep in the caverns
of divine faithfulness. On no one occasion will the Lord desert us. Happen what
may, He will be at our side. Friends drop from us, their help is but an April
shower; but God is faithful, Jesus is the same forever, and the Holy Spirit
abideth in us.
Come, my heart, be calm and hopeful today. Clouds may
gather, but the Lord can blow them away. Since God will not fail me, my faith
shall not fail; and as He will not forsake me, neither will I forsake Him. Oh,
for a restful faith!
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