Carey Lewis Devotions
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
The Enemy's Game (Part 45)
Countermeasures: Courage*
Deuteronomy 31:7-8 (NKJV)
Be strong and of good courage.
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)
Be strong and of good courage.
Joshua 1:6 (NKJV)
Only be strong and very courageous...
Joshua 1:7 (NKJV)
Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)
If Hollywood looks like a giant, if this giant blusters and curses, if he seems to be unbeatable, if everyone begs for his favor, if Christians enter his stomping ground, if he belittles them on the field, then we know why Saul's army was scared...

Why experienced soldiers stepped back and watched a shepherd boy come forward.

If the Promised Land had more giants, if its cities were big and mighty, if their walls were tall like Jericho's, If God's children had spied out their strongholds, if the great leader, Moses, just died, then we know why Joshua felt fear...

Why God encouraged him frequently and watched this humble man come forward.

Actors, models and talent for Christ: No matter how big Hollywood looks, no matter the spread of media, no matter its lusts and temptations, you're called like David and Joshua.

Maybe David was too young to fear. He had experienced God's power, and ran with the confidence of youth. But Joshua had seen many things. He also witnessed God's miracles, and stood strong when the standing was hard.

Even so, he stood behind Moses. When he was called up to lead God's charge, even though he felt inadequate, or because he felt inadequate, God promised to guide him without fail. So don't let stage fright keep you at home. Only be strong and of good courage.

To Be Continued...

* Previous AMTC Devotion, Fear No Evil:

* Previous AMTC Devotion, Soldier's Orders:

* Previous AMTC Devotion, I Spy With My Little Eye:

* Previous AMTC Devotion, Stage Fright:

* Previous AMTC Devotion, Success Delayers, Fear:


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