Courage

Remember the last time you needed help? Not just help with your homework, but HELP. You were at the end of your rope, no more options; you'd done everything and nothing worked. You were confused, afraid, and lonely all at the same time. What do you do when the answers just don't seem to come?

Joshua 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

God gives two positive commands here--be strong and be of courage. Don't be afraid. Don't be discouraged. And then, the promise, "The Lord your God is with you wherever you go." That promise gives you strength to obey the two commands. You can rest in teh fact that God promises to help. You are not alone. You may not get help at the exact second you think you need it, but He will help you. He knows exactly how much you can take. He'll be right on time.

Go forward, and don't be discouraged. Satan will blow and blister, but there is nothing he can do, providing we will continue to trust the Lord, and continue forward. There will be hindrances, but don't let them deter you or even slow you down. And if the Lord be with us, and He most definitely will, if we adhere strictly to the Word, Satan is then defeated, and prosperity of every stripe is guaranteed.

Haggai 2:4:

Yet now be strong, Zerubbalad; says the Lord; and be strong, Joshua, so of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the Land," says the Lord, 'and work; for I am with you,' says he Lord of hosts.

Now the strength that is mentioned here comes about only by and through Faith in the Lord and His word. Faith having Christ and the Cross as it's object can always be assured of the Presence of the Holy Spirit; hence the Promise, "for I am with you, saith the Lord of Host."

Courage is define as a mental or moral strength to venture, persevere,a dn withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

Most people may say that they have courage and isn't afriad of anything....but does that courage include God? When it comes to speaking the Word of God most people back down..Why? Is it because they are afraid of what other people may think of them, or maybe they ahve a fear of speaking in front of crowds.

It would be hard to show your loyality to God when you're afraid to tell other people about Him. In Joshua 1:9, God promises to be with you wherever you go. So if you feel afraid just remember that the Lord is with you to help you out. All you have to do is believe in Him. He will give you the courage you'll need to over ome any obsticles you come across.

As for me I have fear of going in front of crowds. So what I do to help spread the Word is by writing Bloggs, just like I am now. There are millions of people that uses the internet, so there is no better way to spread the word of God than to use the internet. Even thoug I am still afraid to speak in front of crowds, I found away around it. The Lord has given me the answer to use the internet as a way for me to spread the word. I may not know if I'm getting through to any one, but God knows.

Courage is not only for taking away your fear, but to help you in situations when you run out of options. All you have to do is look to the Lord and believe in Him and He will always be there for you. He will never let you down.

Find the Lord and stop being afraid and alone. Let Him give you courage to go out in the World and follow Him. He will provide you with everything that you will need. It will make your life a whole lot better, not easier but better. You'll be a lot happier that way. God Bless you all.