CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE

Hello beloved sister/brother, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Today’s lesson is about being confident and this is who we are, God (the most High) created us this way. But before we talk about confidence, we should learn what courage is and being courageous. Simply, courage is the strength (within one’s heart and mind) to face painful and grieving (sometimes shameful) situation for the glory of God (the most High). Where do these strengths come? They come from being confident of what you believe. Whatever you believe will make you alike, you believe in weakness (you will be weak) or you believe in strength (you will be strong). God (the most High) is our strength (Psalm 28:7 & 8, Psalm 18:1, Isaiah 12:2, Jeremiah 16:19). Therefore, just believing in God (the most High) is confidence because through Him (the most High God) we can achieve and overcome anything. Just anything, this at the end will glorify our Lord and give us honor. 

Confidence is believing in your faith (our faith is the Lord, the most High God). Remember, God is the strongest rock on which we anchor our faith. With God (the most High) we face any challenge, pain, grief, sickness and illness, difficulty and whatever blocking our ways (our faith, health, economy e.t.c) with courageous and confident hearts (Joshua 1:9 & Psalm 3:26). Because God (the most High) is our strength and He will never forsake us in the middle of the wilderness. It is the natural behavior of our God (the most High) to protect and provide for us when we are in the wilderness (this can be anything, frightens and weakens our spiritual and physical well-being) through Jesus Christ our Lord. Sometimes when we look back and recall how we managed the worst and scariest moments we find no how. It was God (the most High) who carried us through (Psalm 23:4). 

God (the most High) is calling upon us to be confident and courageous as long as our faith is anchored on Him. Fear (lack of confidence and courage) is the weakest point through which downfall of anything starts. With God (the most High) through Jesus Christ, fear nothing, be confident and courageous. God is going to take you through whatever painful, grieving or deadly situation breaking your bones right now. The victory and the glory will be like never felt before. 

Please meditate the following Bible verses about confidence and courage

Psalm 27:3

"Though an army besieges me, my heart will not fear; though war breaks out against me, even then I will be confident."

Joshua 1:9

"This is my command, be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go."

Hebrews 13:6

"So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”

James 1:12

"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

Hebrews 10:35–36

"Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."

1 Corinthians 16:13

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

Psalm 112:7

“They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.”

2 Timothy 1:7

“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”

Isaiah 54:4

“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”