February 25, 2024, Deuteronomy 31:1-6, "Be Strong and Courageous. God is With You." (Full)

[Introduction.]
Deuteronomy 31:1-6, God told the people (through Moses) the situation they were in, what the future would be for them if they would trust and obey Him, gave the people encouragement, and therefore the opportunity to follow and continue on with Him.

Deuteronomy 31:7-8, Then God also spoke the same onto Joshua, who would continue to lead the people after Moses' role ended. All the later servants of God, have also heard similar things, from (for example...) the first king of Israel to the disciples of Christ (and after those as well).

[Trust and obey.]
Acts 1 and 2, Jesus was taken up into Heaven, the Holy Spirit came (and the people witnessed each other speaking in tongues as they were gathered together for God's sake), and Peter began his first sermon with courage, wisdom, and help from God (even though previously, Peter denied Christ 3 times). The courage and strength to repent and move forward came from Christ.

Acts 20:22-24, Paul was uncertain with his future, the Holy Spirit gave him just enough information about what to expect (including hints about trials and tribulations), but he still relied and trusted on the grace of God to finish the course.

[Speak and stand on truth.]
Acts 2-5, Peter still continued doing what Jesus told him to do: spread the word about Jesus Christ.

Acts 16, Likewise Paul and Silas had also been imprisoned, but continued to do the will of God, which lead to the saving of one of the prison guards and his family.

Acts 2-7, speaking and standing (following) in the truth all led to the salvation of various people, according to God's will.

[Trust God for the results.]
Acts 4, there were various numbered results recorded in history, of the number of people who received the salvation from Jesus Christ, and here is one of many examples where God remained faithful with His promises.

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