The word courage is a synonym for brave.  If you think back to childhood fairy tales, the main story character shows courage when he /she defeats the villain.  How about real-life in middle or high school when a “nice guy” who is a nerd being picked on stands upto a bully and the attacks stop.  As an adult, you might have gotten into an alteration with someone and you stood up for yourself and made the individual stop the unacceptable behavior.

The bible states that as God’s children that in regards to our faith we are to be steadfast and unwavering and that we are to “fight the good fight of faith …” (1 Timothy 6:12). It takes courage to fight for what is right while being oppressed or in personal danger.

If we look at three biblical characters from the New Testament; Stephen, John the Baptist and Jesus, we see that in the face of imminent death they all showed great courage and kept their faith. God requires us as Christians to do the same. So the next time you are facing adversity remember what is stated in Psalms 31:24 “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” and Joshua 10:25” And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.”

Blessings!