Definition:
Av1611.com defines Courage as that quality of mind which enables men to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear or depression of spirits; valor; boldness; resolution. It is a constituent part of fortitude; but fortitude implies patience to bear continued suffering.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:8-9
Courage comprehends that God gives us the strength to face any situation, trail, or affliction. It is the ability to recognize that God is in control of all things.
Courage is meeting the opposition with confidence knowing that greater is He that is in you than He that is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We should encourage ourselves with the promise and presence of God. Don’t allow the sense of your own faults and insecurities discourage you. God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. God will be with us wherever we go.
If we are to be successful, we must be willing to focus daily on God’s Word, determine to obey God’s commands, and trade our fear for courage.
Additional Scripture:
Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Chronicles 28:20, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 31:4, Ephesians 6:10, John 1:27, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 56:3-4, Isaiah 41:10-13, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 31:24, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 16:33
Prayer:
Dear Lord, please help me to always be strong and courageous in my character and actions. Give me courage to be a bold witness with whomever I come in contact. Use my life as a faithful testimony for You. Help me whenever I tempted to quit to keep going on. Help me to always have a cheerful spirit even when things don’t go as expected. Please give me courage to accomplish what needs to be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Hymns of Praise:
- Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus
- Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
- Dare To Be A Daniel
- Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- Faith of our Fathers
- My Country, ‘tis of Thee
- Nearer, My God, to Thee
