Begin With God by David Jeremiah

Begin With God No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.  Joshua 1:5 Beginnings are watershed moments: the beginning of a new career, life in a new city, starting college—even the beginning of a new day, hour, or minute. Every new beginning is a step of faith because we don’t know precisely what events will transpire. There could be trials and there could be triumphs. But there is one thing we do know: In Christ, God is with us always.

Recommended Reading: Romans 8:35-39

Some beginnings are bigger than others. When Joshua took over the leadership of Israel from Moses, the challenge was huge: Guide a couple million souls into the Promised Land of Canaan, get them settled in their apportioned areas, and keep the peace while worshiping God faithfully. On the cusp of that great adventure, God made Joshua a promise: “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.” And to confirm: “I will not leave you nor forsake you.” That is the promise of Immanuel: “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). Whatever you begin today, God is with you. God never promises to save us from adversity, only to be with us in the midst of it.  David Watson