Where Courage Originates by Charles F. Stanley

joannholstein Oct 21, 2013 · 3 min read

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

Where Courage Originates

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Joshua 1:8-9

The message of Joshua 1 was meant for all of God’s children. Scripture’s timeless principles for spiritual growth are as relevant to us as they were to the ancient Jewish people. The Lord’s command to remain steadfast and courageous is still in effect, as is His promise to abide with us in all circumstances. Moreover, it is still true that faith and courage develop in believers who meditate on God’s Word regularly.

FEAR

Fear, the antithesis of courage, is born of disobedience to the Lord, unbelief in Him, and/or doubt about His will or His ways. The weight and binding power of fear can drag a person down like shackles on a prisoner. But Scripture contains truths, promises, and principles that break those chains.

Have you ever noticed how focusing your mind on the Word quiets your spirit?

Have you ever noticed how focusing your mind on the Word quiets your spirit? In that peaceful silence, faith dissolves fear. God’s revelations about Himself in the Bible—namely, that He is good, sovereign, and our loving Father—have a way of sharpening our perception about whatever we’re facing We can see the true nature of a matter and it is not bigger than our God. As a result, we cast off the staggering weight of our burdens and instead grow a deep-rooted confidence in the goodness and sovereignty of God. My friends, that is the definition of courage.

God’s admonition to Joshua—“Be strong and courageous!” (Josh. 1:9)—is meant for modern believers too. Like the Israelites, we battle strong enemies and face walls that must come down. Do not give in to fear, but break its hold through the powerful words of Scripture, and live in confidence.

As a result, we cast off the staggering weight of our burdens and instead grow a deep-rooted confidence in the goodness and sovereignty of God. My friends, that is the definition of courage.

Those words written by Charles Stanley are so true. Cast off the staggering weight that you feel everyday. Ask God to forgive your sins and ask him to take you into his life. Give yourself to the Lord for he is great. Our father is their for you whatever you are going through. Nothing is to big for the Lord. The more you give yourself to the Lord and focus on him your confidence will grow deep rooted and you will feel the weight start lifting off your shoulder.

I found that I have always had the Lord in my life but I have never really had the confidence to give myself to the Lord fully until I met my husband Joe. We have given our self to the Lord and trust in him fully. We know that whatever we might be going through is for a reason and that the Lord has something wonderful for us. We always look back even when going through trials and see the work that the Lord has done in our lives. WE ARE SO BLESSED.

I hope you find confort in these words today and that you decide to take the Lord into your own life. Ask him to forgive your sins and let him know that you want him in your life.

Bless You,

Joann Adinolfi Holstein

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