Godly Courage: Our Breath for The Race – Part 1
By Margaret D. Mitchell
To be courageous.
It's what God commanded of Joshua (Jo 1:1-9) and what David commanded of Solomon (2 Ch 28:20). It's also what God commands of all His disciples (Mt 10:26).
Therefore, it's our duty to lay hold of Godly courage and prevail over the battle before us in bravery as we co-labor with God, to build His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. (Ez 10:4).
Psalm 31:24 AMPC instructs us to "Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you, who wait for and hope for and expect the Lord!"
Psalm 31:24, in the TPT version, encourages us to "…cheer up! Take courage all you who love him. Wait for him to break through for you, all who trust in him!"
This God-breathed grace of courage empowers a trusted heart to stand firm in faith and demonstrate bravery in great exploits. It fuels us to "wo-man up" and get the job done by responsibly receiving and executing, God's initiatives by faith (1 Cor 16:13) (Strong's, HELPS Word-studies).
Godly courage takes heart and shows "positive passion as it proceeds from a sound disposition" or attitude during difficulties. It keeps up "high morale" in the face of uncertainty and persecution. It is steadfast, because it's sourced from our Lord, who never changes and is forever faithful to deliver. (Ac 27:22, Ja 5:13, Pr 8:14) (HELPS Word-studies).
This God-infused courage was demonstrated in what Jesus did for us in Hebrews 12:2, when He bravely and calmly endured the cross to overthrow darkness and set us free.
Webster's defines courage as "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty...strength to resist opposition...or hardship."
Webster's defines courageous to mean "characterized by courage: brave," like a courageous "soldier" or to make a courageous "decision."
Many of us understand that courage is might and valor on battlefields (Pr 8:14).
But it's also essential for winning in every mighty deed.
It's even necessary to receive promotion (1 Ch 12:21).
Proverbs 8:14 TPT tells us, "You will find true success when you find me, for I have insight into wise plans, that are designed just for you. I hold in my hands living-understanding, courage, and strength." |
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