“David said to Saul, ‘Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine your servant will go and fight him … As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. His confidence was not in his own skill, but in his God. Though he was younger and smaller, he ran to the fight. “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower the righteous run to it and are safe” ( Proverbs 18:10).ĭavid met the giant Goliath on the field of battle. Believers have the wonderful opportunity to: Our faith will increase, which will help us to stand more firmly when challenges come.īiblical courage is intertwined with having hope in God. And the stronger a relationship we have with the Lord, the more natural it will be to go to Him and ask for help during troubled times.īy spending time studying God’s Word, lifting up prayers, and giving Him worship, we’ll grow in our knowledge and awe of Him. God is mighty enough to capture victory for us. “I will go before you and will level the mountains: I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron’” ( Isaiah 45:2). “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” ( Jeremiah 29:11). I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” ( Isaiah 41:10). “So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,’ declares the Lord” ( Isaiah 54:17). “‘No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you he will never leave you nor forsake you” ( Joshua 1:9). We can be encouraged and feel bolder by claiming them for ourselves. Scripture is full of wonderful promises that our Heavenly Father gave directly to His people. When we are in the midst of a trial, reading God’s Word is vital. “But take heart,” He said, “I have overcome the world.” The Lord was reassuring us that we don’t have to be brave on our own, and that someone stronger than us is on our side. It helps to think about the second part of that passage. And going through difficult or scary times often leaves us weak-kneed and insecure. Jesus said in John 16:33 that in this world we will have troubles.

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