Courage Review

Memory Verse: …” 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.” – Joshua 1:9 (NLT).

Text: Joshua 1:1-9

Spiritual Emphasis: Courage isn’t just the absence of fear but a response to it. Biblical courage is not the absence of fear, but the choice to move forward in obedience because of God’s constant presence. It can be simply defined as that attitude of mind and heart that enables us to face danger, obstacles, and the challenges of life fearlessly, firmly, and calmly. Everyday you’re making choices and decisions. Everyday those choices and decisions reveal you to be either courageous or a coward. It takes courage to make the right choice and make a difference in our world.

A Difference Maker

Questions: 

As believers, what do we need to do to always respond to God’s instructions with courage? (HINT – Joshua 1:8-9, Matthew 9:1-7; Genesis 12:1-4a; Mark 1:35; Prov. 22:13; Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 9:7; Matthew 5:16; 2 Cor. 5:7).

How do we trust God? (Hints: Let go and let God, stepping aside, release control – Exo. 14:14; Know the one you trust – Prov. 3:5; Rom. 4:20; Learn to obey even when it does not make sense – Luke 5:5; trust in every season – Joseph)

In your homes, neighborhood, your places of work, and even your communities, what can we do collective and individually to make a difference to the glory of God? (Hints: Matt. 28:18-20; John 4:13-14; John 4:7-42; Matthew 9:35-38).

Conclusion: Every one of us faces moments that make us want to shrink back. It might be a scary medical report, a major life transition, or a hard conversation we know we need to have. Fear whispers, “You are alone, and you are not strong enough.”

But Scripture offers a completely different anchor. When God calls His people to face massive challenges, His command is clear: “Be strong and courageous”

Shalom! 

Self-Study: 1 Chronicles 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Ephesians 6:10; Isaiah 54:4; John 14:27; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 56:3-4; 2 Timothy 1:7; Joshua 1:9-11; Isaiah 41:10-13; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Psalm 27:14; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 23:1-4; Mark 5:36; Psalm 112:7; Psalm 31:24; Joshua 1:6; 1 Samuel 17; John 16:33; Rev. 12:11.