THE WORD ON COURAGE!

Joshua 1:9 NASB

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

 

Courage is the ability to act on what we know is right and good—to dare to do what we should or must, regardless of our surroundings. Courage is what helps us move beyond fear, since fear can paralyze us. Courage does not necessarily conquer fear; it simply renders fear ineffective. Courage gives us the confident assurance that we can succeed.

True courage is not the absence of fear but trusting God and doing what is right even when you are afraid.

Where do we go to get the courage to keep going when life seems too hard or the obstacles seem too big? We need to remember God’s promised help in times of need—He is always with us as described in Deuteronomy 20:1. This should give us boldness to face any situation that comes our way. Sometimes, the most courageous thing to do in a particular situation is to retreat or run, if that will bring about the greatest good.

Courage comes from faith and trust in God. When we believe that God is with us, protecting and guiding us, fear loses its power.

We do not exist alone. Whether we like it or not, our lives affect the lives of others and vice versa. If we forget to rely on God for help or choose not to include Him, how will this affect the way we influence others? See Deuteronomy 20:8. Are you facing tomorrow with fear and worry? Would it hurt to choose to trust God in every situation? You may end up encouraging someone else as well as yourself.

Why should I fear? Asks Psalm 27:1. True courage comes from God. Understand that God is stronger than our mightiest foes: "for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go".

They say there is nothing to fear but fear itself, and that is so true. We are all afraid of big changes sometimes as seen in Genesis 46:3-4. Change may be part of God’s plan for us. If so, what you are heading into will bring you joy and satisfaction beyond your expectations.

Mordecai did not bow—his determined courage came from his faith in God. He dared to stand alone. Doing what is right will not always make us popular as seen in Esther 3:2. Those who do right are usually in the minority, but obeying God is more important than obeying people says Acts 5:29.

The fear of the unknown is like the fear of darkness—we are afraid because we can’t see what is ahead. We worry more about what we can’t see than what we can see. Our real strength and courage should be in God. Be assured that God will give us the light we need when we need it according to Psalm 27:1.

It should give us courage, especially in troubled times, that God remains close by, ready to supply us with love and comfort. We have more courage when we walk with a strong friend as seen in Isaiah 41:10.

When you’re tempted to lose your courage and give in to the crowd, remember Pilate (Luke 23:13-25). Pilate had a difficult decision to make, but the roar of the crowd made him lose courage and bow to peer pressure. Always remember that the right decision could have unpleasant consequences—social rejection, career setbacks, or public ridicule—but true courage comes from God, and we must rely on Him.

Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it; right is right even if no one is doing it. It takes courage to do the right thing.

PRAYER: Lord God, grant me the courage to do the right things always, without fear or compromise, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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