Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Being strong and courageous is no easy task, especially when their are insurmountable odds against you. God calls us to be courageous and strong when: 1) What you see is the opposite of what God said; 2) when God tells you you will make the Promised Land; 3) when it feels like you are losing; 4) when people have tried their best to assassinate your character; 5) when your math is not God's math; 6).when you want to throw in the towel; 7) when people you thought would be there leave. When you are down to nothing, God is up to something! When we are weak, God is strong because we are made perfect in our weakness. If God gave you an assignment, remember, When God calls you to it, He will perform it. Stay obedient, walk in love, walk in faith, walk in forgiveness, and remain faithful.