Take Courage // Monday E-Devotion

“So be strong and take courage, all you who put your hope in the LORD!” Psalms 31:24 (NLT)

It is not arrogance. It has nothing to do with pride. It has everything to do with knowing God. The world may say that courage is something that comes from personal fortitude, but I believe courage comes from knowing and believing and following God.

A person who has and uses courage is a person who can be and must be a great leader. Jesus had courage. Would you agree? His courage came from the fact that He was God, but what demonstrated His greatest courage was the fact that He never disconnected from where real courage comes from. It comes from God.

“So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence.” Hebrews 6:18 (NLT)

Here are some thoughts for people who desire to have and demonstrate what it is to take courage: (notes from John Maxwell and his book The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader and from personal notes from me)

1. courage begins with an inner battle … letting God have and rule your heart.

2. courage makes things right .. choices and decisions and more to line up with God’s word.

3. courage inspires commitment from others … lead people to act in the best possible ways.

4. courage can expand your life … believe and live what God says.

“I command you—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

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