God commanded Joshua to “stand up” when he was in mourning and confusion.
Grieving over defeat is natural, action and obedience to God’s commands are necessary for moving forward.
Fear is God not being who we expect Him to be.
Courage is to believe that God can fight for both sides.
Discussion Questions:
1) Where in your life are you “lying down” in defeat? Where is God calling you to “stand up”?
2) How has God been more than you’ve expected? Where has He worked in your life that displayed His ability to fight for “both sides”?
3) Spend time in prayer – pray for the courage to stand up in the midst of the defeat or frustration that you are facing. Pray for eyes to see where God is working and how He is doing more than you could ask or imagine.
