I will never leave you - Joshua 1:5
No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Joshua 1:5, NIV
More About This Verse
Meaning
This verse is an encouragement and an incredible promise from God. God originally gave this promise to Joshua when he led the people of Israel out of the bondage in Egypt and into the promised land. But this promise is also given to all God’s people—he continues to be with us in our triumphs and trials, fighting for us and rooting for us.
Sometimes you may find yourself in a difficult situation due to no fault of your own. It is in times like that, when your faith is tested, that you must decide to remain faithful and true to God. He will never leave you. You can count on him.
Hard times may occur in your life, but that is no indication that God is not with you in your time of need. God may simply use your situation for his Glory, and you will be blessed.
EXPLORE THIS PASSAGE MORE
We get the most out of each verse when we understand them in context. So, feel free to dig a little deeper into the meaning of this verse with these resources:
The Message version says this verse this way:
“All your life, no one will be able to hold out against you. In the same way I was with Moses, I’ll be with you. I won’t give up on you; I won’t leave you.” (Joshua 1:5, MSG).
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