Nobody knows exactly why God did any of the things He did in the Bible. Know one even knows 100% sure if He really exists, but this is all in the freedom to believe as you wish.
In the case of Joshua's encouragement, God is said to be merciful and loving, so encouragement is an act of care, peace, and love, that He has faith in Joshua.
In the first chapter of Joshua God says it four times.
The Lord, God is speaking to Joshua in (Joshua 1:90) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
The word god is not found in Genesis 3 The word God is found in Genesis 3 13 times
The word god is not found in Genesis 3 The word God is found in Genesis 3 13 times
The word "god" occurs 4,047 times in 3,528 verses in the NIV bible. See related links to count how many times the word appears in Genesis chapter 1.
In the first chapter of Joshua God says it four times.
Joshua chapter 7
The Lord, God is speaking to Joshua in (Joshua 1:90) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
There was no battle, but Joshua's army they marched around it a couple of times
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 1:9
In Joshua 1:1-9 God encouraged Joshua. God spoke directly to Joshua encouraging him to enter the promise land with the people of Israel. The words that God used were - "I will give you every place where you set your foot", "No one will be able to stand up against you", "As I was with Moses so I will be with you", "Be strong and courageous because you will lead these people to inerit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them". There were more encouraging words that God used to speak to Joshua so that he would have courage. The question I ask is why did God use these words? God chose His words carefully before speaking to Joshua. God would only use such words if He knew that Joshua needed it. Maybe Joshua was not sure of the task ahead? But the bible shows us that God encouraged Joshua. It is amazing how much God knows us and understands us. God knew what was going through the mind of Joshua. So God encouraged him. If there was anywhere that Joshua must have found courage it was in Joshua chapter 1 when God encouraged him. In verse 10 after God had encoraged Joshua - the bible tells us that Joshua got up and told the leaders of Israel to get ready for in three days time they would cross the Jordan river and take possession of the promised land. After God had encouraged Joshua - Joshua had the courage to cross over and take possession of the promise land. God gave Joshua courage.
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The word god is not found in Genesis 3 The word God is found in Genesis 3 13 times
The word god is not found in Genesis 3 The word God is found in Genesis 3 13 times
God told Joshua to be strong and courageous. This message was repeated multiple times to give Joshua confidence and assurance as he was about to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land after the death of Moses.
The word "god" occurs 4,047 times in 3,528 verses in the NIV bible. See related links to count how many times the word appears in Genesis chapter 1.
God told Joshua to be brave and courageous.