There is strength in getting alone with God. Time with the Lord increases our courage. Jesus knew this full well. The Bible tells us He “withdrew often” to be alone with the Father. How much more should we? There’s no more important task on earth than seeking God. When trouble hits, I’ve learned to go …
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22420.7 Courage When You Feel “Less Than”
God loves us when we are weak, but He delights in making us strong. The Bible is filled with stories of how God empowers broken men and women to conquer their enemies, pull down strongholds, move mountains, and accomplish His work on earth. Gideon sure felt less than courageous. He referred to himself as the …
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22420.6 Doing Hard Things
We’ve been exploring practical ways to increase our courage in the Lord. We see in 1 Samuel 30:1-7 how King David strengthened himself after a devastating attack by the Amalekites. David first got alone and “strengthened himself in the Lord his God” (1 Sam 30:6 ESV). He sought God’s wisdom. Then he courageously obeyed God’s …
22420.5 Woman of Valor
Who can find a woman of valor? (Proverbs 31:10 Orthodox Jewish Bible). The dictionary defines valor as “courage and bravery in the face of danger.” But the Hebrew word for valor, chayil, is much more vibrant, depicting a “warrior, army, strength, honor, even wealth.” Chayil, is actually a military term. So I was surprised to …
22420.4 Becoming Like a Child Takes Courage
Sometimes God provides a deep spiritual lesson we least expect it. While reading through Matthew’s Gospel one day, I was struck by Jesus’s words to His disciples: Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:3 NIV). The word used in this verse for change means …
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22420.3 Laughing at Our Fears
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come (Proverbs 31:25). One of the things I love most about my husband David is the way he would always encourage our children to laugh at the very things they were afraid of. He referred to their fears as “fret flies.” …
22420.2 Mighty Man of Valor
Courage comes in all kinds of packages. Perhaps you’re in the military. Or you’re a first responder. Or a caregiver holding the hands of the dying. Or you’re faithfully caring for your children—pouring life into the next generation. People show courage in many different ways. But do you ever feel like you’re not strong enough …
22420.1 Love Makes Us Brave
I agree with Indiana Jones: “I hate snakes!” Maybe some of you share my distaste these slithery reptiles. A while back when cleaning our garage, our son found a small copperhead hiding behind a box. My first response was “Yikes! Go hide!” My next thought was, “Go get ‘em!” I grabbed the nearest gardening tool, …
22752.0 Why Did I Say That?
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good …
22752.1 Charming and Pouting
I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? (1 Corinthians 3:2-3) Do you love being around charming people? Have …