Being Bold Because You Have The Lord

Joshua 17:14-18
14 The people of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one allotment and one portion for an inheritance? We are a numerous people, and the LORD has blessed us abundantly.”

15 “If you are so numerous,” Joshua answered, “and if the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go up into the forest and clear land for yourselves there in the land of the Perizzites and Rephaites.”

16 The people of Joseph replied, “The hill country is not enough for us, and all the Canaanites who live in the plain have chariots fitted with iron, both those in Beth Shan and its settlements and those in the Valley of Jezreel.”

17 But Joshua said to the tribes of Joseph—to Ephraim and Manasseh—“You are numerous and very powerful. You will have not only one allotment 18 but the forested hill country as well. Clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours; though the Canaanites have chariots fitted with iron and though they are strong, you can drive them out.”


The people of Joseph wanted more land, but they were afraid to take it. Joshua told them that they had the land, and that he believed that they were strong enough to take the land.

I believe God spoke this into place because He wanted to inspire His people to not be afraid, but to bold, to know they they have the Lord on their side. I believe that God doesn't want us to have a spirit of fear, but to be confident in the Lord.

Lord, I pray over these words that You have spoken. I pray that You may be lifted higher and higher, and that Your glory be known. I seek boldness in You, that the Holy Spirit may give me boldness to fight the enemy. I know I can be afraid, but I trust in the Lord. Thank you so much for being on my side, or more like I can be on Your side. I give you all the glory in Jesus name.
Amen.