Psalm 31:24
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that
hope in the LORD.
If we were to define courage it could be defined as being brave and
having valor or the ability to stand strong in the face of a storm.
The writer of this Psalm encourages all to be of good courage because on
this faith journey we will face storms in our lives that look like giants. The
Psalmist also state that the Lord God will give us the strength we need to
stand firm and strong. This is because our hope is in the Lord who is an
assured hope. It is in Christ that our anchor holds.
The Bible records instances where the victor displayed courage, such as
David when he faced the giant Goliath with noting more than a sling shot and
three stones, which represented the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. David
needed only one rock which can be representative of the Godhead.
The three Hebrew boys and Daniel showed courage, faith and valor in their
situation and place all their hope and faith in the Lord. They were delivered
and their testimony lives forever providing encouragement for others in all
generations.
These questions come to mind, how courageous are you in the face of
extreme adversity? Do you have enough hope in the Lord believing that He will
provide the strength you need in every situation?
Deuteronomy 3:16 encourages all to " Be strong and of a good
courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, He [it is] that
doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
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