In Joshua 1:9, God commands us to be strong and courageous, reassuring us that He is with us wherever we go. Pastor Ben emphasized that our fears are linked to our perceptions; seeing our challenges without God leads to fear while seeing them with His power fosters faith and courage. The contrasting views of the ten spies and Joshua and Caleb in Numbers 13 illustrate this point—those who focused on God’s promises found strength against formidable giants. By inviting God into our difficult situations and envisioning His presence and victory, we can shift our perspective from despair to hope, as demonstrated by the Pastor's personal journey of envisioning restoration after his accident. Vida Church 11-3-24 | Pastor Ben Diaz
