As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous,because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:5-9 NIV)
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Last week I read an article that was encouraging to me. If you, too, have been facing headwinds, storms, and challenges that seem beyond your capacity to endure, my prayer is that these words are encouraging to you.
Here is a summary of a dream Christy Johnston shared:
In a recent dream, my family and I were rushing to catch an important flight, knowing that missing it would mean losing a God-given assignment. The journey to the airport had been filled with warfare, delays, and opposition, leaving me exhausted. By the time we arrived, the plane was already taxiing toward the runway, and I felt certain we had missed it.
Just then, a powerful angel appeared—strong and commanding—and told us to run, promising to help us. As we ran onto the tarmac, we were given supernatural speed and were able to catch up with the plane. The angel forcefully opened the door and began lifting each of my family members inside as the plane started accelerating down the runway.
When it was my turn, I felt too weak to go on and told the angel I couldn’t do it. But he responded firmly, “You’re going to make it,” then carried me the rest of the way and placed me inside just as the plane lifted off. As the door closed and we rose into the air, it became clear that despite the exhaustion and opposition, we had not missed what God had called us to—He had made a way for us to arrive right on time.
Here are her encouraging words to us:
“I share this with you because I felt Holy Spirit wanted to encourage others with this dream.
“Maybe you too have faced immense warfare, opposition and push back this past year, specifically against the assignment He has called you to. No matter how much you have prayed, you have faced constant demonic warfare. And, maybe you’ve felt like giving up at the point of extreme exhaustion from all the warfare. You’ve done everything you have known to do. Yet, you have faced delay after delay, and it’s left you feeling bewildered and exhausted, just as I was in the dream.
“I believe the Lord is sending you supernatural aid, just as He did for us in the dream. You won’t have to get there alone. I want to remind you once again what the angel said to me as I slumped down in sheer exhaustion: “You’re going to make it.”
“I hear the Lord saying the same over you today: “YOU’RE GOING TO MAKE IT! I am sending you the help you need to fulfill the assignment I have for you. Do not fear—I am with you.” Whatever the enemy has sent your way to derail you from the path God has for you, he will not succeed.
“I’m praying Isaiah 40:31 over you today: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (NIV).
“You are going to make it.”
God,
Thank you for the many ways in which you encourage us when life is hard. Thank you for your Word that reminds us when we wait on you, you will renew our strength. Thank you for dreams and visions you send us to bring us messages, ideas, and encouragement. God, when we feel exhausted, remind us of your Presence and give us strength and endurance to fulfill the callings you have for us. Help us to be strong and courageous, not fearful or discouraged, because we know in the depths of our beings that you will never leave us or forsake us. We ask this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord, AMEN.
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