Courage

I have to make a telephone call later this morning and it's one that requires me to have guts to do it. So, I came to the Bible this morning looking for promises of courage.

Found this one:

Hebrews 3:6 "But Christ, the faithful Son was in charge of the entire household. And we are God's household, if we keep up our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ."

and I looked up "courage" in the dictionary.

Here's the definition:

:mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Merriman Webster online

I know I've heard it before but, this morning it seems new again. I was just beating myself up over feeling afraid, but God doesn't ask me to deny my feelings. Thank goodness the Heavenly Father isn't dysfunctional that way! God wants me to acknowledge how I feel and then persevere.

Courage is the strength to venture, persevere and withstand. The really cool thing is - God supplies the strength too. Acts 1:8 "But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere. . "

The footnote to that verse in the New Living Translation of the Bible says this "Power from the Holy Spirit is not limited to strength beyond the ordinary. That power also involves courage, boldness, confidence, insight ability and authority."

So God, I'm fearful about this call, but I will venture, persevere and withstand. I will act in faith.

And then, once it's over, I'll get on with my day in thankfulness!