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Strength and Courage - The Bible Gives Us Courage

The Bible says that the only way to have courage is to know that God is in control.

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Strength and Courage - The Bible Gives Us Courage

The Bible says that the only way to have courage is to know that God is in control. Only He knows what is going to happen next. This gives us courage to face whatever comes our way. The next verse gives us an example of how to have courage. In verse 34, God says, "Be strong and courageous. Be courageous." You can't be afraid of what the enemy will do to you.

Scripture gives us many examples of how courage is important in our daily lives. The angel of the Lord tells Mary to have courage because she is about to become a mother without her husband. He also tells the shepherds to be strong and courageous, and tells Hagar to have no fear because he will bring good news to the world. If you want to have courage, the Bible is the best source of motivation.

When we need to find courage, the Bible has a lot of them. The first commandment talks about courage in our life. We can take courage from the fact that God is in control. Having courage is a natural instinct that we need to cultivate. We can get it from God by looking for it in Him and following His example. And if we are afraid, we can always turn to scripture for advice.

As Christians, we need courage in our daily lives to follow God's will. The Bible provides a great deal of encouragement when we face adversity. For instance, in Mark 6:50, we find a command to be of good cheer. This is the opposite of fear, and courage is required for obedience. Therefore, we need to have courage to obey God. It's a command from God.

The Bible teaches us that we must follow God in obedience. This means that we must have courage in order to obey Him. In the same way, we must have faith in God. The Bible gives us a solid foundation to stand on our convictions. It is the best guide to having the courage to follow His commands. If you believe in Him, you'll have the strength to obey God.

If you want to feel confident and courageous, turn to scripture. The Bible gives us a strong foundation. In the face of fear of failure, we need courage. The Bible says that we should have courage when facing challenges. And this is true for every situation. However, it's not enough to fear when we don't have confidence. It tells us to be brave, but we should have the courage to overcome it.

Having the courage to face the challenges that come our way can be difficult. But the Bible also gives us reasons to be brave. If we're afraid of something, God will help us overcome it. Likewise, you'll be fearless when you know that he is with you. This is how we have to be brave in our lives. If we fear the enemy, we can't trust the Lord.

The Bible gives us reasons for our strength and courage. For example, we should be courageous in our fears. We need to have the courage to trust God. This is the only way we can have confidence and be brave in our trials. In addition, we need to believe that we are courageous and fearless in our faith. For that, we should have courage. You should always trust in God. It can help you face all kinds of situations and challenges.

The Bible is full of reasons for courage. It tells us that we should be courageous and have faith in God. It has many examples for you to learn. Read Deuteronomy and the Book of the Law. And then decide which of these reasons you need to have courage. There are also ways to overcome fear in the Bible. There are plenty of reasons to be courageous and believe in God. But the best way to be courageous is by trusting Him.

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