September 06, 2026 | Joshua Leads Courageously

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Devotional Reading: Daniel 10:18–21

Background Scripture: Exodus 19–24;

Deuteronomy 31:1–8; 34:1–12; Joshua 1

Introduction

A. Courage and Confidence

A young family—a husband, wife, their three-year-old toddler, and their unborn son—left their hometown in northern Minnesota to move to a new city, sight unseen. Uncertainty abounded. Financial anxieties prompted the dramatic move. The parents were hopeful that a new environment would provide more opportunities. They left behind a well-established community of neighbors, coworkers, and friends from church, uncertain of finding a similar community in the new city. Feelings of despair were understandable, but the parents kept a flicker of hope alive.

Despite the parents’ uncertainty, the family found a sense of community and support in their new city. Courage and confidence replaced uncertainty. The parents trusted that God would continue to provide for their needs.

Today’s study introduces us to a group of people who were also on the move: the ancient Israelites. They were on the verge of entering the promised land after forty years of wilderness wanderings. Would Joshua, their leader, express uncertainty about the Lord’s provision? Or would his courage strengthen the people as they moved?