When the world is crumbling and falling apart, we need a savior.

When children are being taken from their parents at the borders, we need a savior.

When black lives are being taken, beaten and humiliated, we need a savior.

When the fear of gun violence becomes the reality for students & teachers at school, we need a savior.

When the poor become poorer and the rich become richer, we need a savior.

When all hope is lost and the medical diagnosis is life threatening, we need a savior.

When pain and hurt turn into negative coping skills, we need a savior.

When the world says no, you’re not enough, we need a savior.

When a church becomes abusive, we need a savior.

When the bottles of alcohol run empty, we need a savior.

When we cannot fight the fight that’s been handed to us, we need a savior.

When we are betrayed by loved ones, we need a savior.

When a teacher makes phone call after phone call to CPS, we need a savior.

When we overhear racist comments & conversations, we need a savior.

When the orphaned, widowed and poor become ignored, we need a savior.

When we are blamed and ridiculed for our faith, we need a savior.

We need a savior. Joshua, a name that means “Yahweh saves.” A strong and courageous leader who brought the Israelites into the promised land.

Biblical Principle: Yahweh saves! God is our savior.

Biblical Challenge: Fill in the blanks. When we are _____, we need a savior.