I Will Be With You

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Saturday, August 9, 2025

Today's Text: Joshua 1:1-9

Key Verse: Joshua 1:5 (ESV): "No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Sometimes life positions us at the edge of a great mountain. The mountain might be spiritual or physical. It might be some monumental task that feels far too big for us to handle alone, and we need hands when we obviously have none. This is the exact position Joshua found himself after the death of Moses. He was tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land—a journey filled with immense challenges within and powerful enemies without. Yet, in this moment of transition and uncertainty, God's voice cuts through with a powerful promise, not just of comfort, but of absolute assurance and strength: "I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you."

It is important that we understand the core message of this text. God's presence is not a passive comfort. No. When God is with a man, he has an active source of power that guarantees victory over any opposition. The promise given to Joshua is an ageless proof of God’s deep care and commitment to those He calls, just as He was with Moses. It was His presence with Moses that enabled him to perform great wonders. So, Joshua, and you and I can be sure that He will be with us also. He will provide the strength and courage we all need to conquer and lead his people, whatever that means for us, a family, a church, or a nation.

This divine presence was the secret of Moses. It is the ultimate source of Joshua's ability to overcome any challenge. It is also a sure promise for us. With this promise, no human effort or enemy force will be able to stand against us. When we face difficult situations, we can find strength and courage in God's presence. His promise to never leave or forsake us means that we are equipped with the power to overcome whatever stands in our way. This text is pivotal to us, no matter what we face. No enemy or challenge will be able to withstand us. We are promised triumph throughout our lives. The comparison "as I was with Moses, so I will be with you" underscores the continuity of God's presence and support for all God's people. It will always be our unwavering source of strength, guidance, and protection. It is steadfast and unshakeable. It empowers us to face challenges and overcome obstacles. We can trust in this divine commitment with full assurance that He will never leave or forsake them.

Action Steps: When you feel overwhelmed by a challenge, remember God is with you. Trust in His presence as your source of strength and courage. Intentionally seek God's guidance through prayer and His Word. Believe that He is actively working to help you. Reflect on past times of God's faithfulness; when He strengthened your faith in His promises for the future.

Quote for the Day: "God's presence with us is not a passive comfort; it is an active power that guarantees victory over any opposition." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the powerful promise that You will be with me always. Help me to fully trust in Your presence as my source of strength and courage. In moments of doubt and uncertainty, remind me that with You, no challenge is too great. Give me the confidence to step forward and face whatever lies ahead, knowing that You will never leave or forsake me—in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Deuteronomy 31:6, Judges 6:12, and Matthew 28:20.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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