Be Courageous

God’s tender love for His servants makes Him concerned about our inner feelings. Some think it a small matter for believers to be troubled with double and fears. God does not, and He wants us free from cares and doubts. When depressed, we are victims of a terrible sickness. Do not trifle with this disease. Take it immediately to our beloved Physician.

Our Lord does not want us to remain sad. It was a law of King Ahasuerus that no one could enter the king’s court dressed in morning. This is not the law of King of Kings. We may come sorrowing, but He puts “the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” on us.

Isaiah 61:3  and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called splendor.

Christians should be courageous. We glorify the Lord when we endure trials in a heroic way. If we are fearful, we dishonor our God. This disease of doubtfulness and discouragement is an epidemic that could spread among the Lord’s flock. One depressed believer can make twenty souls sad.           

If you do not keep your courage, Satan will be too much for you. Let your spirit be joyful in God your Savior.

Nehemiah 8:10 “Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Friends, moreover, labor is easy to those of a cheerful spirit; success waits on cheerfulness. The ones who work while rejoicing in God and believing with all their hearts have guaranteed.

If you sow in hope, you will reap in joy. Therefore, “be strong and very courageous.”