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In his sermon based on Joshua 1:6–9, Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University, encourages believers, particularly those in ministry, to respond to life’s transitions and challenges with strong and courageous faith rooted in God’s promises and presence. Using Joshua’s leadership after Moses' death as a model, Dr. White highlights the daunting task before Joshua—leading a nation across a flooded Jordan and into a fortified land inhabited by giants. Despite the impossibility of the mission from a human perspective, God repeatedly commands Joshua to be strong and courageous, reinforcing the importance of trusting divine promises over human limitations.

Dr. White emphasizes that, just like Joshua, believers today face fears, anxieties, and inadequacies, but they can persevere by anchoring themselves in the assurance that God is with them and His promises never fail. Dr. White reminds listeners that the Bible offers similar assurances to us: God will never leave or forsake us, and nothing can separate us from His love. The call to respond in faith includes daily meditation on Scripture, detailed obedience, and deep dependence on God.

Key Topics
• Joshua’s leadership transition after Moses and the challenge of leading Israel.
• Biblical repetition of “be strong and courageous” and its significance.
• God’s promises and presence as the basis for courageous faith.
• Personal limitations vs. divine empowerment.
• Relevance of Joshua’s story to modern ministry challenges.