COURAGE

COURAGE

Certainly in these last few years we have seen many examples of courage on the field of battle and of families of soldiers waiting for their return. Courage is the overlooking of ones own safety or desires to meet the needs of the other person. Courage is not a feeling but may indeed include various feelings including fear. My brother when he was a commander in the US Army and the Texas state Guard used to tell his soldiers. “Lean into the saddle”. That means press forward. In the Book of Joshua, finds himself alone with God after Moses has died. He now is the leader not just the “executive officer” of this great host of people. God tells him to “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Josh 1:9 What ever the challenges life has laid before you this day find courage in the Lord. Ephesians is the book of how a Christian believe faces the spiritual battles of life.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Eph 6:11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Eph 6:12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
Eph 6:13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Eph 6:14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Eph 6:15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Eph 6:16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Eph 6:17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Eph 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;