Matt Papa - Joshua 1:9 (Be Strong And Courageous) Lyrics

Joshua 1:9 (Be Strong And Courageous) is a song built almost entirely from the words of God to Joshua. The opening lines come from Joshua 1:7-8, with the instruction to meditate on the law day and night, to be careful to do what it says and so to prosper and succeed.

The central refrain follows Joshua 1:9: "Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." The song adds the promise echoed in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5 that God will never leave or forsake, even in the darkest hour and whatever is encountered. The line "Have I not commanded?" sets the call to courage as an order backed by a promise rather than a suggestion. With short lines and repeated phrases, the song works as Scripture memory set to music and as encouragement for anyone facing a daunting task, and its tone is steady and direct.