After former professional athlete Chris Sanders suffered a career-ending injury, he told a group of military veterans that although he had never experienced combat, I understand the pressures of transitions.
Whether its the loss of a job, the loss of a marriage, a serious illness, or a financial setback, every major change brings challenges. The former athlete told the soldiers that the key to success when you are transitioning into a new way of living is to reach out and get help.
The book of Joshua is recommended reading whenever we find ourselves in transition. After 40 years of wandering and setbacks, Gods people were poised to enter the Promised Land. Moses, their great leader, had died, and Joshua, his assistant, was in charge.
God told Joshua to be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go (Josh. 1:7). Gods words of direction were to be the bedrock of Joshuas leadership in every situation.
The Lords charge and promise to Joshua apply to us as well: Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (v. 9).
He is with us in every transition.
INSIGHT
:From personal observation, Joshua knew that the Canaanites lived in strongly fortified cities (Num. 13:28-29). But Gods command was accompanied with a promise of victory: No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you (Josh. 1:5).