The Courage to Stand

Courage is another key word in regard to persistence. It is the ability to stand up in the face of fear. In fact, it is impossible to have courage without fear. In a sense, if we don’t have any fear, we’re not living in faith. That may sound like a strange statement, but faith always demands that we do something we know we can’t do on our own. This challenge often causes us to be fearful at first.

Many times in the Bible, God’s people are encouraged to be courageous. God told Joshua, Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous.…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.(Joshua 1:6–7, 9) Why did God speak about courage several times to Joshua? Clearly, Joshua must have been scared! Fear, however, is a positive thing when it gives birth to courage. Moses also told Joshua and the Israelite people, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them [their enemies], for the LORD your God goes with you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).

If you’re afraid to step out in your vision because it’s so big,

then let your courage come to life as you trust God. Courage says, “I’m afraid, but I’m still moving.” Jesus loves for us to do the impossible because the impossible is always possible with God. (See Matthew 19:26.)

Prayer: Father, You have not given us a spirit of fear. Thank you that my courage can come to life as I trust in You and Your power. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Thought: Courage is the ability to stand up in the face of fear.

Reading: Ezekiel 42–44; 1 John 1

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