Day 7 - Joshua: All In With Courage to Cross Over

Devotional Scripture Reading

Primary Passage: Joshua 1:6-9

Supporting Scriptures (as cited in devotional): Joshua 1:6-9, Joshua 1:8, Joshua 3:13-17, Zechariah 4:6

KJV (Full Text):

6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
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.

Summary: Joshua 1:6-9 — God commanded Joshua to be strong, stay in the Word, and trust His presence for success.

Joshua stepped into leadership at a moment when Israel could have stalled in grief and fear.

Moses was gone, the wilderness was behind them, and the Promised Land was in front of them.

God’s command was clear: “Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:6–9). The Hebrew word chazaq (חָזַק) means to be strengthened, to seize strength, to hold firm. Being All In means you do not let transition paralyze you. You let God’s promise move you forward.

First, Joshua shows us courage anchored in God’s Word. God told him to meditate on the Law day and night so he would prosper in obedience (Joshua 1:8). This teaches that courage is not just emotional boldness. It is spiritual clarity. When the Word is in you, fear cannot easily rule you. Psalm 1 calls the blessed person the one who delights in God’s Word. Joshua lived that.

All In faith stays rooted in Scripture.

Second, Joshua shows us unity through shared obedience. When the priests stepped into the Jordan, the waters moved back, and the people crossed together (Joshua 3:13–17). This is a picture of unity in motion. God’s people did not cross one by one, each doing their own thing.

They crossed as a community following God’s direction. That is why being All In requires unity to succeed. Where there is division, destiny gets delayed.

Third, Joshua shows us Kingdom stewardship through disciplined obedience. At Jericho, the plan did not look like war. It looked like worshipful obedience, marching and trusting God’s timing (Joshua 6). This reveals that victory belongs to God and is released through obedience.

Zechariah 4:6 reminds us it is not by might but by God’s Spirit. Joshua’s faith teaches that when God gives instructions, and All In believers follow them, even when it feels unusual.

Joshua reminds us that crossing over is not just a matter of geography. It is growth. It is stepping into maturity, responsibility, and purpose. During this fast, do not camp in fear. Let God’s Word strengthen you, let unity steady you, and let obedience guide you.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Joshua’s example of courageous obedience. Strengthen me with Your Word and steady my heart during seasons of transition. Help me move forward with faith, not fear.

Lord, build unity in our church family so we can cross over together. Teach me to obey You with discipline and trust, knowing You are the God who makes a way. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Reflective Questions:

1. Where is God calling me to be courageous and move forward in obedience right now?

2. What is one step I can take this week to strengthen unity and obedience in my church family?