Last week, I wrote about courage—taking that faith-filled
step to keep moving forward, despite everything that tries to work against us.
I’ve been thinking a lot about courage and bravery. What
comes easy for some might take a great amount of bravery for another, and what
took a deep courage-filled breath last year may not be as difficult this year.
After reading multiple definitions, I came up with one of my
own.
To act bravely is to meet or face something with courage; to act with courage is to make the choice to proceed with confidence, despite fear, adversity, intimidation, or feeling uncomfortable or judged.
Being brave doesn’t
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Having courage doesn’t mean the next step will be easy,
it means we move forward anyway.
Following Jesus means we can draw from His unending strength
and courage, and not try to rely on the amount of courage we can muster up
ourselves.
When God told Joshua to be strong and courageous as he led
the Israelites, He planned for Joshua to rely on Him. If Joshua had decided
that he was brave enough without God, the Israelites never would have made it
to the Promised Land.
Joshua was brave because He trusted God.
Just like Joshua, God makes
us brave not because of who we are, but because of who He is.
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6 Scripture
Verses for When You Need to Be Brave
Have I not commanded you? Be
strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for
the Lord your
God will be with you wherever you go.
So be strong and
courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your
God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s
goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the Lord. Be
brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Be strong, and live
courageously, all of you who set your hope in the Eternal!
Then again, the one having the appearance of
a man came and touched me, and he strengthened me. He said, “O man,
greatly beloved, do not fear. Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!” When
he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have
strengthened me.”
But as for you, be strong
and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.
In
Christ,
Laura
[Photo credit: K.Rath 2017]
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Laura, I always enjoy your collections of verses. Sharing this on FB and Twitter today!
ReplyDelete"Following Jesus means we can draw from His unending strength and courage, and not try to rely on the amount of courage we can muster up ourselves." Amen and amen!
ReplyDeletePsalm 27:13-14 is one of the verses I cling to in troubled times. Thank you for sharing these brave-filled verses!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of verses, Laura.
ReplyDeleteSome people think I'm brave for the way that I'm facing a really unpleasant death. I'm not. It's terrifying, but at the end of the day my fear doesn't change anything, and the best thing I can do is to use my experiences to try to witness the good that's still present in life, and the faith that God will sustain me...not through 'everything', but for the next hour. That's enough for me.
https://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/10/your-dying-spouse-388-caregiver-so-far.html
Scripture reminds me that I'm not putting my faith in my own abilities or courage, but in a God who has promised to be there for me in the midst of the brave new thing.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the fact that God also told Joshua not to be discouraged. Sometimes when we don't see the results we hoped for it is easy to get discouraged. And that of course affects our courage.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of verses- some of my favourites are in there and I always need the reminder to be brave and trust God!
ReplyDeleteLaura, this post so encouraged me this morning & for that I say thank you. So often I think I am the one who must muster up courage when truly it is Jesus who must infuse me with His unending supply of courage and strength. We must continually draw from The Vine. Blessings today!
ReplyDeleteLove the list of Scriptures, Laura. They're quite powerful, seeing them all together. Good encouragement in your post, my friend. #heartencouragementThursday
ReplyDeleteSuch good truth here, Laura! I'm glad you linked up at #PorchStories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a powerful collection of courageous verses to encourage and inspire.
ReplyDeleteI always appreciate your verse collections, Laura! Thank you! And your definition is so helpful, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I like having a collection of verses together for when I am struggling to meditate on, brings me back to JESUS!
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