Courage: The quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
We couldn't have discussed the recipes for success without including courage. Courage is that element of character that spurs you to dare. It's that inner voice that believes in you; that always says "yes, you can".
There's an interesting story on the power of courage from 1 Samuel 4. The Israelites were up against the Philistines and after the first defeat they decided to go back with the Ark of God. The Philistines should have been afraid because they know that the Ark of God always guarantees victory. However, they encouraged themselves and went to fight the Israelites. Although they defeated them because God was not happy with the Israelites but how would they have known if they hadn't tried.
"Woe to us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all the plagues in the wilderness. Be strong and conduct yourselves like men, you Philistines, that you do not become servants of the Hebrews, as they have been to you. Conduct yourselves like men, and fight!” 1 Sam. 4:8-9
The Philistines acknowledged the greatness of the God of the Israelites, yet braced up for the battle. That's courage in action!
Sometimes, the very things we are afraid of are the things God has freely given to us.
It's important to feed the fibres of your courage. You need it to succeed. Don't allow anybody or situation to make you small. You are created in the image of the infinite God; with all His capabilities endowed.
It's important to feed the fibres of your courage. You need it to succeed. Don't allow anybody or situation to make you small. You are created in the image of the infinite God; with all His capabilities endowed.
"Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in spite of it."- Mark Twain.
There are times when your most revered mentors will suddenly not believe in you. Encourage yourself like David and pursue; you'll surely recover all. Like Joshua and Caleb, go up at once for you are well able....and like the Philistines, brace up and fight! You will surely win the battle.
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Courage grows and feeds on the Word of God and prayers. Study the Word! Pray always!
Courage grows and feeds on the Word of God and prayers. Study the Word! Pray always!
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