Good leaders are strong and courageous. In Braveheart, William Wallace says, “People don’t follow titles, they follow courage.” Strength and courage inspires people to sacrifice their time, resources, and even their lives to follow their leader.

This principle was true for Joshua. He just became the new leader of Israel. It was his time to step up and lead. God tells Joshua, ”Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people…”. God’s command is to “be strong and courageous”. This wasn’t the time to sit back and let life happen. Not the time to be weak and indecisive. It was time for Joshua to realize God’s future for His people. It was time to take new territory, defeat enemies, & enter the promised land.

This principle was true for Joshua, William Wallace, and it’s true for us. We need strength and courage to face challenges & take risks. It is required for us to challenge the status quo. Strength and courage enables us to press through discouragement, fight through stress, overcome doubt, & face our fears. It means that we must make decisions and stick to them. Strength and courage are required for us to be good leaders and make a difference in this life.