“Now the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear or be dismayed.” Joshua 8:1a
After the miraculous conquest of Jericho, and the embarrassing loss at Ai, God now speaks these words to Joshua. Both he and Israel had been utterly humbled as they saw the reality of Absolute Dependency upon God. Now they were at the place where they could go forward. Now they were sufficient to fight and conquer; not before!
And so it is with us. God providentially will bring us into insurmountable circumstances that cause us to “fear and be dismayed”. Why? So we will depend solely upon Him, and not on ourselves!
Are you facing the Impossible today? May God speak these words to you as you humbly trust in Him!