Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9   Joshua was offered the big project to fulfill after the death of Moses to lead the entire nation of Israel into the promised land. God’s promise served as an important message to strengthen Joshua as…

For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: “Seek Me and live; Amos 5:4   The prophet Amos here again reminds the nation of Israel to repent because the people had consistently ignored the past warnings. He clearly sees that because of the people’s stubbornness Israel will be destroyed. Samaria will be conquered and most of Israel’s army is wiped…

I trust in You, O LORD; I say “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; Psalms 31:14-15   David repeatedly recites the goodness of the Lord towards himself and rejoices in His loving kindness. He records many times that the Lord has seen and responded to the accusations, afflictions and troubles that came his way and praises the Lord.…