A few times in scripture we read “the LORD said”, and when God speaks, we should listen.

The LORD said to Joshua:

• Be strong and courageous
• Be careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you
• Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go
• Do not let this Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth
• Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it
• For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success
• Be strong and courageous
• Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go

Joshua 1 versus 6 – 9 (ESV)