Title
It Takes Courage To Live
Scripture
Behave courageously, and the Lord will be with the good.
(2 Chronicles 19:11)
Devotional
Courage for the believer is an expression of faith. Courage is greater than bravery. Bravery manifests itself in a moment of urgency, while courage requires a commitment to a lifestyle. It takes courage to trust, believe, and obey that which has not been seen. It takes courage to go against the grain of the world rather than flowing with the tide of sin. It takes courage to stand alone when everyone else is standing against you. It takes courage to remain faithful in a faithless society. It takes courage to do right in the midst of a wrong environment. It takes courage to keep on, when everyone is quitting. It takes courage to tell the truth when a lie would cover your sin. It will always take courage to live in this world of which you are not. Courage makes one good, and “The Lord will be with the good.”
Text For The Day
2 Chronicles 19:11: “Behave courageously, and the Lord will be with the good.”
Thought For The Day
“The great need for anyone in authority is courage.” Alistair Cooke, actor
Questions To Ponder
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Are the brave always courageous and the courageous always brave? Consider the difference.
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What examples can you give of courage?
In what realms of life could you use a little more courage? Morning Study Guide
Defining: “What puts the hot in Hottentot? What puts the ape in apricot? What have they got that I ain’t got? Courage!” The Cowardly Lion, from The Wizard of Oz.
Referencing: “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” Psalm 27:14
Applying: There may come an instance today where you will be called upon to be brave. If you are courageous in the rudiments of life, you will be brave when the need arises. Therefore, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid… for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you,” Deuteronomy 31:6.