PEOPLE OF COURAGE

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

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People of Courage

Read:  Acts 21:7-14

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love

and of a sound mind.  2 Timothy 1:7

Police found it hard to believe, but an unarmed housewife captured three burglars single-handedly.  The woman had come home and found three men loading household items into their care parked in her driveway.  She pulled her van behind their care and then ordered the men to carry her belongings back into the house and sit on the couch until the police arrived.  Later, when asked why they didn’t escape, she replied, “The Lord was with me…I wasn’t gong to move my van so they could get away.  What was I to do?  Run away?”

The apostle Paul also showed unusual courage.  His friends probably thought he was being reckless when he insisted on going to Jerusalem after he had been warned of the danger that awaited him (Acts 21:11-13).  A strong argument could be made for him to delay his trip.  After all, on another occasion he had escaped from danger (9:23-25).  Yet Paul knew what he had to do.  With unwavering determination he courageously headed for Jerusalem.  

It’s not easy to know when such boldness is wise or foolish.  Only the Spirit can show us.  But one thing is sure, Christians have reason to be courageous. God is our helper.  And when we rely on Him, He’ll enable us to stand firm no matter what danger we may face.  MRD

Ask God for good judgment and courage

To face unexpected events’

To follow the teachings of Scripture

Is the best, most effective defense. -Hess

Courage is fear that has said its prayers.