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I Got You!





Do you remember going to the arcades? You and your friends’ old rendezvous spot, battling for the top spot in one of the popular games. While you guys horsed around, a group of troublemakers bullied their way onto the machines? Your posy band together vowing to have each other’s back.  Now days, every man for himself. Someone will call 911 for you, any more than that would be heroic (Romans 5:7).  No one takes on any man’s cause anymore. The back-in-the-day phrase was "I got your back." 


Well, I assure you God got your back! God told Joshua, “There shall not any man be able to stand before you all the days of your life: as I was with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you, nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage...” (Joshua 1: 5).  In Joshua 1, God’s people encamped outside and around the promised land mourning the death of Moses. Why were they outside the promise land? Like most of us, God’s people disobeyed Him. They were punished to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Forty years!  This punishment alone gives insight into our Creator’s thoughts. He is not to be brushed off, ignored or forgotten. His people’s issues date back to unbelief. The good news is the people got themselves together.  We do the same, when punished we get it together to end the suffering. God's people repented and returned to Almighty. Of course, they did that over and over throughout the Old Testament, but for this story, they came back and began teaching the next generation to remember and obey God.  Joshua walked into his leadership role with God leading the way.  I’m sure Joshua felt unsure of his adventure, the people drove him crazy, and his circumstances were tough.  But, God assured him that He would not leave him.

What are you struggling with today? Are you dealing with people and circumstances that are uncomfortable? 

Jot down Joshua 1:5 down as a reminder of God’s promise to never leave you in the struggle.  Post it on your mirror or on whatever is the first thing you see in the morning. Keep in mind that you are more than a conqueror through Him that loves you (Romans 8:37).  All things will work together for your good (Romans 8:28). This doesn’t mean that all that happens to you is going to be good, but God is able to turn it around for your long-range good. So, see, God got you, just like he had Joshua!  Can you hear Him say, “I got you?!”

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Christian Women 4 Israel said…
I learned to set healthy boundaries. This way I feel no guilt or shame walking away from toxic people.
April 1, 2017 at 8:36 PM
Let's Talk Glory Stories said…
You are right on the spot Kit, I love it! The only additional that I have right now is that when God says that all things work together for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. I also think it includes the fact that it will also bring about good for God and his purpose and the bring about the glory of God… When we are involved in something a lot of times it's not about us. It's about giving God glory.

I certainly don't like the things that have happened in my life concerning my health but I've been told many times "it's not about you" and I've had to come to grips with that. I know God is with me! He has never left me! And I am pleased to be able to serve him!
April 1, 2017 at 10:51 PM
Kitt Swanson said…
Well said! Are you glad God has our backs? What an awesome God we serve!
April 1, 2017 at 11:51 PM
Anonymous said…
Amen, God is faithful and will always provide. We just need to believe!! God bless!

Zuli
April 2, 2017 at 7:24 AM
Kitt Swanson said…
Whatever is needed, God has already taken care of it!
April 2, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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