Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will hold tight to Jesus.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (NLT)
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.
Question of the Day: What are some areas that you need God’s help to be strong and courageous?
Read about It
Read: Deuteronomy 31:1–8
The Israelites had wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Now, the time had come to step into what God had promised. The land that God had promised to give especially to them was now within their reach. Walking into this fantastic new adventure was what they had dreamed about for years, but taking this promise would not be easy. There were still battles to fight. There were still storms on the way. But the Israelites had the promises that God had given them. God told them several times to be strong and courageous. He reminded them repeatedly that He would not fail or abandon them. They knew that victory was theirs with promises like these on their side! All they had to do was to trust God to do what He said He would do.
Sometimes, we need to hear things many times for them to stick. Maybe a parent has told you to do something several times before you do it—like taking out the trash or cleaning your room. Sometimes, a teacher needs to explain something more than once before you feel confident with it. Guess what? Taking a while to catch on to something is normal and natural. Often, we won’t be confident the first time, but with repetition, we’ll begin to be strong and courageous in completing our instructions.
The Israelites had to hear certain messages from God repeatedly to reinforce them. You can know that God will always remind You that He is faithful to do what He promises. Let’s keep declaring and speaking His promises so we can walk into the amazing plans God has for us!
Talk about It
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Question 1. Where were the Israelite people about to go? Answer 1. Across the Jordan River into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 31:3)
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| Question 2. What did God promise to do ahead of the Israelites?
Answer 2. God would cross over ahead, and He would destroy the nations in their way. (Deuteronomy 31:3–4)
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| Question 3. What were God’s promises to His people in these verses?
Answer 3. He would go ahead of them, and He would never fail or abandon them. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
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| Question 4. Why do we need to keep declaring God’s promises continually?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What are some areas that you need God’s help so you can be strong and courageous?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, as I live out all of the amazing plans You have for me, thank You that I can be strong and courageous. Lord, I declare that I walk in Your promises. You are with me wherever I go. You go before me! God, I trust You wherever You lead. I will follow You with my whole heart and hold tight to You. God, thank You that You have created me to do great things for You. Give me the boldness to step out in faith and watch You do what You promised. Wow! You are so good! Amen.