" COURAGE / COURAGEOUS "

Courage is persevering in spite of fear. Some of the most courageous men and women have prevailed in spite of Weakness, Sickness, and Persecution. " Be Strong And Courageous " (Joshua 1:6). I love it when I heard Paul say that I purpose to be Courageous. The verse that I'm thinking of is in 2 Corinthians 10:2 and it reads " I ask that when I am present I need not be bold with the confidence with which I propose to be Courageous against some, who regard us as if we walked according to the flesh." Some people think that belief in God is a crutch for weak people who cannot make it on their own. God is indeed a shield to protect us when we are too weak to face certain trials by ourselves, but he does not want us to remain weak. I'm of the mind that He Strengthens,Protects, and Guides us in order to send us back into an evil world to fight for him. And then he continues to work with us because the strongest person on earth is infinitely weaker than God and needs his help. The sooner we get this in our head the better...only God could ultimately protect and save. " Be Strong And Courageous do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you " (Deuteronomy 31:6). I'm intentional about being Courageous because I can her that SMALL VOICE say " I've Got This," and my faith continues to grow with the confidence and I don't have to be concerned of the outcome. I'm a " Courageous " Child Of The King. Until Next Time... Jim,