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Be Strong and Very Courageous
Sometimes we
don’t feel strong or courageous. Sometimes we feel weak and scared. Sometimes
we are afraid to move forward and afraid to go backwards. There are even times
where we feel paralyzed.
We even like
the familiarity of our comfort zones. In other words, stepping out into a “new
season” or God’s calling for your life is not always in our comfort zone. We
know when God is calling us to step out, but our flesh may say, “I’m okay here
in my comfort zone.” You may even feel safe in your comfort zone, but you will
miss God’s calling and purpose for your life if you stay there.
What Do We Really
Fear if We Step Out Into God’s Promises:
·
Fear
of failure
·
Fear
of the unknown
·
Fear
of other’s reactions (man pleaser, instead of God pleaser)
·
Fear
that you won’t have the strength to do what God has called you to do
Do you have peace about stepping out? You may
have some fear, but God wants us to be strong and courageous. Many people never
take a step of faith and remain in bondage to what they fear. Living in bondage
to fear is paralyzing, and you will not be able to fulfill God’s purpose for
your life.
When God
asked Peter to step out of the boat and onto the water, Peter had to do it by
faith not fear. What is God calling you to do but you are acting in fear not
faith? We are in a spiritual battle so sometimes the enemy will hold you
captive to fear. If the enemy can hold you captive, you will not move forward
to what God has for you. Ask God to show you the source of your fear. Is your
fear from your flesh, the enemy, or perhaps a combination? Stepping out means
believing what God has told you to do and then doing it. Don’t be surprised if
you are attacked with fear before doing something for God.
No man shall be able to
stand before you all the days of your life;
as I was with Moses, so
shall I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.
Be strong and
courageous;
for the people you
shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give
them.
Joshua 1:5-6, NKJV
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.
Joshua
1:9, NKJV
From the
above scriptures we know that Joshua succeeded Moses as leader. What a huge
task that must have been for Joshua. Joshua’s new job consisted of leading more
than 2 million people into a strange new land and conquering it! What a
challenge that must have been. Just as God was with Joshua, He is with us as we
face new and difficult challenges. God’s promises to never abandon us or fail
to help us.
What has God
challenged you with? Now, be strong and
very courageous; for your Lord God goes wherever you are.
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