Where does courage come from?

Where does courage come from?Where does courage come from?

cour·agecour·age n.n. The state or quality of mind or The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.confidence, and resolution; bravery.

Where does courage come from?Where does courage come from?

Psalm 16:7 through Psalm 16:8 Psalm 16:7 through Psalm 16:8 7 I will bless the Lord who has given me 7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the Lord always night seasons. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because before me; Because He isHe is at my right hand I at my right hand I shall not be moved. shall not be moved.

David’s courage began at a David’s courage began at a young ageyoung age

David came from a home where faith was David came from a home where faith was instilled. instilled.



Jesus is described as being from “the root of Jesus is described as being from “the root of Jesse.” Jesse.” (Isa 11:10; Rom 15:12)(Isa 11:10; Rom 15:12)


Isaiah 11:10Isaiah 11:10 - “And in that day there - “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.”resting place shall be glorious.”


Romans 15:12Romans 15:12 - And again, Isaiah - And again, Isaiah says: says: “There shall be a root of Jesse; “There shall be a root of Jesse; And He who shall rise to reign over the And He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, In Him the Gentiles shall Gentiles, In Him the Gentiles shall hope.”hope.”




How did David learn from His father? How did David learn from His father? (Eph 6:4; Jas 1:19-20)(Eph 6:4; Jas 1:19-20)


Ephesians 6:4Ephesians 6:4 - And you, fathers, do not - And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.the Lord.


James 1:19-20 James 1:19-20 - So then, my beloved - So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.righteousness of God.




How did David learn from His father? How did David learn from His father? (Eph (Eph 6:4; Jas 1:19-20)6:4; Jas 1:19-20)

This is how we come to find real knowledge. This is how we come to find real knowledge. (Prov 1:7)(Prov 1:7)


Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord - The fear of the Lord isis the beginning of knowledge, the beginning of knowledge, ButBut fools fools despise wisdom and instruction.despise wisdom and instruction.


True wisdom will teach us who and what to True wisdom will teach us who and what to fear! fear! (Mt 10:28-31)(Mt 10:28-31)


Mt 10:28-31 - Mt 10:28-31 - And do not fear those who And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. your head are all numbered.


31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.value than many sparrows.


True wisdom will teach us who and what to True wisdom will teach us who and what to fear! fear! (Mt 10:24-31)(Mt 10:24-31)– Fear comes when there is danger and potential Fear comes when there is danger and potential

loss.loss.



loss.loss.– Fear comes when there is uncertainty over what Fear comes when there is uncertainty over what

we think may happen.we think may happen.



loss.loss.– Fear comes when there is uncertainty over what Fear comes when there is uncertainty over what

we think may happen.we think may happen.– What do we fear? What do we fear?


Our eternity will be determined by our Our eternity will be determined by our choice between fear and faith. choice between fear and faith.


Our eternity will be determined by our choice Our eternity will be determined by our choice between fear and faith. between fear and faith.

Revelation 21:8 (ASV)Revelation 21:8 (ASV) - But for the fearful, and - But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part liars, their part shall beshall be in the lake that burneth in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.death.

Courage comes in steps.Courage comes in steps.

David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37)(1 Sam 17:34-37)


1 Samuel 17:34-371 Samuel 17:34-37 - But David said to - But David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep his Saul, “Your servant used to keep his father’s sheep, and when a lion or a bear father’s sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, 35 I came and took a lamb out of the flock, 35 I went out after it and struck it, and delivered went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lambthe lamb from its mouth; and when it arose from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught against me, I caught itit by its beard, and by its beard, and struck and killed it. struck and killed it.


36 Your servant has killed both lion and bear; 36 Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.” 37 Moreover David said, “The the living God.” 37 Moreover David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be And Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”with you!”


David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37)(1 Sam 17:34-37)– How old was David when he did these things?How old was David when he did these things?


David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37)(1 Sam 17:34-37)– How old was David when he did these things?How old was David when he did these things?– Faith grows by practice. This is why tests are so Faith grows by practice. This is why tests are so

important.important.


David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37)(1 Sam 17:34-37)– How old was David when he did these things?How old was David when he did these things?– Faith grows by practice. This is why tests are so Faith grows by practice. This is why tests are so

important.important.– How many parents flee at the first opportunity How many parents flee at the first opportunity

for their child to suffer? for their child to suffer?


Goliath was just another step!Goliath was just another step!


Goliath was just another step!Goliath was just another step!– The sad truth was that there were not any other The sad truth was that there were not any other

men of faith at that place! men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25)(1 Sam 17:20-25)


1 Sam 17:23-251 Sam 17:23-25 - - Then as he talked with Then as he talked with them, there was the champion, the Philistine them, there was the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, coming up from of Gath, Goliath by name, coming up from the armies of the Philistines; and he spoke the armies of the Philistines; and he spoke according to the same words. So David according to the same words. So David heard heard them.them. 24And all the men of Israel, 24And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and when they saw the man, fled from him and were dreadfully afraid. were dreadfully afraid.


25 So the men of Israel said, “Have you 25 So the men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who has come up? Surely he seen this man who has come up? Surely he has come up to defy Israel; and it shall be has come up to defy Israel; and it shall be thatthat the man who kills him the king will the man who kills him the king will enrich with great riches, will give him his enrich with great riches, will give him his daughter, and give his father’s house daughter, and give his father’s house exemption exemption from taxesfrom taxes in Israel.” in Israel.”



men of faith at that place! men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25)(1 Sam 17:20-25)– David wanted to know why no one else would David wanted to know why no one else would

stand! stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32)(1 Sam 17:31-32)


1 Samuel 17:31-321 Samuel 17:31-32 - Now when the words - Now when the words which David spoke were heard, they which David spoke were heard, they reported reported themthem to Saul; and he sent for him. to Saul; and he sent for him. 32 Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s 32 Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”go and fight with this Philistine.”




stand! stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32)(1 Sam 17:31-32)– He was concerned about fear spreading! He was concerned about fear spreading!




stand! stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32)(1 Sam 17:31-32)– He was concerned about fear spreading! He was concerned about fear spreading! – There is such a thing as a “leadership of fear.” There is such a thing as a “leadership of fear.”

(Num 13:30-14:9)(Num 13:30-14:9)


Goliath was just another step!Goliath was just another step!– The sad truth was that there were not any other men of The sad truth was that there were not any other men of

faith at that place! faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25)(1 Sam 17:20-25)– David wanted to know why no one else would stand! David wanted to know why no one else would stand! (1 (1

Sam 17:31-32)Sam 17:31-32)– He was concerned about fear spreading! He was concerned about fear spreading! – There is such a thing as a “leadership of fear.” There is such a thing as a “leadership of fear.” (Num (Num

13:30-14:9)13:30-14:9)– Because of David’s faith fear was now shared by the Because of David’s faith fear was now shared by the

Philistines! Philistines! (1 Sam 17:48-54)(1 Sam 17:48-54)

How to have courage like DavidHow to have courage like David

David’s words and example taught courage! David’s words and example taught courage! (2 Sam 23:8-12)(2 Sam 23:8-12)


2 Samuel 23:8-122 Samuel 23:8-12 - These - These areare the names of the the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-Basshebeth mighty men whom David had: Josheb-Basshebeth the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was called Adino the Eznite, because he had killed called Adino the Eznite, because he had killed eight hundred men at one time. 9 And after him eight hundred men at one time. 9 And after him waswas Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, oneone of of the three mighty men with David when they defied the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines the Philistines whowho were gathered there for battle, were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated. and the men of Israel had retreated.


10 He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand 10 He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword. The Lord was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day; and the people brought about a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to plunder. 11 And after him returned after him only to plunder. 11 And after him waswas Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines. 12 But he stationed himself in the middle the Philistines. 12 But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.Lord brought about a great victory.



David’s courage was rooted in his David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with God. relationship with God. (Psa 18:1-3, 31-36)(Psa 18:1-3, 31-36)


Psalm 18:1-3Psalm 18:1-3 - I will love You, O Lord, my strength. 2- I will love You, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I will call upon the Lord, stronghold. 3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthywho is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies. to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

Psalm 18:31 through Psalm 18:36 Psalm 18:31 through Psalm 18:36 3131 For who For who isis God, except the Lord? God, except the Lord? And who And who isis a rock, except our God? a rock, except our God? 3232 It isIt is God who arms me with strength, God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.And makes my way perfect. 3333 He makes my feet like the He makes my feet like the feet offeet of deer, deer, And sets me on my high places.And sets me on my high places. 3434 He teaches my hands to make war,He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 3535 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation;You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up,Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great.Your gentleness has made me great. 3636 You enlarged my path under me,You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.So my feet did not slip.


Psalm 18:31-36 Psalm 18:31-36 - For who - For who isis God, except the Lord? And God, except the Lord? And who who isis a rock, except our God? 32 a rock, except our God? 32 It isIt is God who God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. 33 arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. 33 He makes my feet like the He makes my feet like the feet offeet of deer, And sets me on deer, And sets me on my high places. 34 He teaches my hands to make war, my high places. 34 He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35 You have So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great.hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great.

3636 You enlarged my path under me,You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.So my feet did not slip.


35 You have also given me the shield of 35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. me up, Your gentleness has made me great. 3636 You enlarged my path under me, You enlarged my path under me, So So my feet did not slip.my feet did not slip.




Courage comes from confidence in ones Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship with God.fellowship with God.




Courage comes from confidence in ones Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship with God.fellowship with God.– Why was Joshua not to be afraid? Why was Joshua not to be afraid?

(Deut 31:23; Josh 1:6-9)(Deut 31:23; Josh 1:6-9)


David’s words and example taught courage! David’s words and example taught courage! (2 (2 Sam 23:8-12)Sam 23:8-12)

David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with God. God. (Psa 18:1-3, 31-36)(Psa 18:1-3, 31-36)

Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship with God.with God.– Why was Joshua not to be afraid? Why was Joshua not to be afraid? (Deut (Deut

31:23; Josh 1:6-9)31:23; Josh 1:6-9)– From a human standpoint David was often in impossible From a human standpoint David was often in impossible

situations.situations.


The confidence of fellowship is rooted in The confidence of fellowship is rooted in worship! worship! (Ps 27:4, 8)(Ps 27:4, 8)


Psalm 27:4 - One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.


Psalm 27:8 - When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”


The confidence of fellowship is rooted in The confidence of fellowship is rooted in worship! worship! (Ps 27:4, 8)(Ps 27:4, 8)– Distance and lack of interaction breeds fear Distance and lack of interaction breeds fear

and distrust.and distrust.



and distrust.and distrust.– This kind of worship allowed David to know This kind of worship allowed David to know

God and his presence. God and his presence. (Psa 139:1-6)(Psa 139:1-6)



and distrust.and distrust.– This kind of worship allowed David to know This kind of worship allowed David to know

God and his presence. God and his presence. (Psa 139:1-6)(Psa 139:1-6)– Worship is work! God wanted David to “seek Worship is work! God wanted David to “seek

His face.” His face.” (Psa 27:7-8)(Psa 27:7-8)


Psalm 27:7-8 Psalm 27:7-8 - Hear, O Lord, - Hear, O Lord, whenwhen I cry I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 8 and answer me. 8 When You said,When You said, “Seek “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”face, Lord, I will seek.”


This confidence did not produce This confidence did not produce stubbornness! David was teachable! stubbornness! David was teachable! (Psa 25:4-5)(Psa 25:4-5)


Psalm 25:4-5 Psalm 25:4-5 - Show me Your ways, O Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. 5 Lead me in Lord; Teach me Your paths. 5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me, Your truth and teach me, For You For You areare the the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.day.


This confidence did not produce This confidence did not produce stubbornness! David was teachable! stubbornness! David was teachable! (Psa 25:4-5)(Psa 25:4-5)

David knew that God would never let him David knew that God would never let him down. down. (Psa 25:1-3)(Psa 25:1-3)


Psalm 25:1-3 Psalm 25:1-3 - - To You, O Lord, I lift up To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in You; Let my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. 3 Indeed, let no one who triumph over me. 3 Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.cause.

The fight for courage among The fight for courage among ChristiansChristians

We are to have the faith and courage of We are to have the faith and courage of David! David! (Zech 12:7-9)(Zech 12:7-9)


Zechariah 12:7-9Zechariah 12:7-9 - “The Lord will save the - “The Lord will save the tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house tents of Judah first, so that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem shall not become greater than that of Jerusalem shall not become greater than that of Judah. 8 In that day the Lord will defend the Judah. 8 In that day the Lord will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble inhabitants of Jerusalem; the one who is feeble among them in that day shall be like David, and among them in that day shall be like David, and the house of David the house of David shall beshall be like God, like the like God, like the Angel of the Lord before them. Angel of the Lord before them.


9 It shall be in that day 9 It shall be in that day thatthat I will seek to I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.Jerusalem.


We are to have the faith and courage of We are to have the faith and courage of David! David! (Zech 12:7-9)(Zech 12:7-9)– Do not fear your enemies! Do not fear your enemies! (1 Pt 3:12-14)(1 Pt 3:12-14)


We are to have the faith and courage of We are to have the faith and courage of David! David! (Zech 12:7-9)(Zech 12:7-9)– Do not fear your enemies! Do not fear your enemies! (1 Pt 3:12-14)(1 Pt 3:12-14)– We do not have to “figure everything out!”We do not have to “figure everything out!”


We are to have the faith and courage of We are to have the faith and courage of David! David! (Zech 12:7-9)(Zech 12:7-9)– Do not fear your enemies! Do not fear your enemies! (1 Pt 3:12-14)(1 Pt 3:12-14)– We do not have to “figure everything out!” We do not have to “figure everything out!”

We must face the fears in raising our We must face the fears in raising our children. children. (Eph 6:4)(Eph 6:4)


We are to have the faith and courage of We are to have the faith and courage of David! David! (Zech 12:7-9)(Zech 12:7-9)– Do not fear your enemies! Do not fear your enemies! (1 Pt 3:12-14)(1 Pt 3:12-14)– We do not have to “figure everything out!” We do not have to “figure everything out!”

We must face the fears in raising our We must face the fears in raising our children. children. (Eph 6:4)(Eph 6:4)– Fear can produce they very thing we feared! Fear can produce they very thing we feared!

(Jn 11:48-50)(Jn 11:48-50)


John 11:48-50John 11:48-50 - If we let Him alone like - If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our Romans will come and take away both our place and nation.” 49 And one of them, place and nation.” 49 And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all, 50 nor do them, “You know nothing at all, 50 nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.”that the whole nation should perish.”


We are to have the faith and courage of David! We are to have the faith and courage of David! (Zech 12:7-9)(Zech 12:7-9)– Do not fear your enemies! Do not fear your enemies! (1 Pt 3:12-14)(1 Pt 3:12-14)

– We do not have to “figure everything out!” We do not have to “figure everything out!” We must face the fears in raising our children. We must face the fears in raising our children.

(Eph 6:4)(Eph 6:4)– Fear can produce they very thing we feared! Fear can produce they very thing we feared! (Jn (Jn

11:48-50)11:48-50)

– Fearful people will often cause you the most harm! Why will Fearful people will often cause you the most harm! Why will people not be open and honest?people not be open and honest?


Why did David see his fears come true with Why did David see his fears come true with Absalom? Absalom? (2 Sam 18:33; 2 Sam 12:9-12)(2 Sam 18:33; 2 Sam 12:9-12)


Why did David see his fears come true with Why did David see his fears come true with Absalom? Absalom? (2 Sam 18:33; 2 Sam 12:9-12)(2 Sam 18:33; 2 Sam 12:9-12)– There was a moment in David’s life where he There was a moment in David’s life where he

did not fear God.did not fear God.



did not fear God.did not fear God.– Here is where we need to put our efforts! Here is where we need to put our efforts!

(Psa 25:12-13)(Psa 25:12-13)


Psalm 25:12-13 Psalm 25:12-13 - Who - Who isis the man that the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses. 13 He himself the way He chooses. 13 He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.descendants shall inherit the earth.



did not fear God.did not fear God.– Here is where we need to put our efforts! Here is where we need to put our efforts!

(Psa 25:12-13)(Psa 25:12-13)– How should we handle conflicts between How should we handle conflicts between

church services and sports?church services and sports?


We must face the fears of “contending for We must face the fears of “contending for the faith.” the faith.” (Jude 3)(Jude 3)


We must face the fears of “contending for We must face the fears of “contending for the faith.” the faith.” (Jude 3)(Jude 3)– Many punish others by withholding their Many punish others by withholding their

association. association.


We must face the fears of “contending for We must face the fears of “contending for the faith.” the faith.” (Jude 3)(Jude 3)– Many punish others by withholding their Many punish others by withholding their

association. association. – When elders are fearful of strong lessons they When elders are fearful of strong lessons they

will hurt the people they are trying to protect.will hurt the people they are trying to protect.


We must face the fears of “contending for the We must face the fears of “contending for the faith.” faith.” (Jude 3)(Jude 3)– Many punish others by withholding their Many punish others by withholding their

association. association.

– When elders are fearful of strong lessons they will When elders are fearful of strong lessons they will hurt the people they are trying to protect.hurt the people they are trying to protect.

““No passion so effectually robs the mind of all No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.” - its powers of acting and reasoning as fear.” - Edmund BurkeEdmund Burke


We must face the fears of earning a living. We must face the fears of earning a living. (1 Tim 6:6-10)(1 Tim 6:6-10)


We must face the fears of earning a living. We must face the fears of earning a living. (1 Tim 6:6-10)(1 Tim 6:6-10)– Faith brings optimism. Faith brings optimism. (Rom 8:28)(Rom 8:28)


We must face the fears of earning a living. We must face the fears of earning a living. (1 Tim 6:6-10)(1 Tim 6:6-10)– Faith brings optimism. Faith brings optimism. (Rom 8:28)(Rom 8:28)– ““What if I do not have enough money for my What if I do not have enough money for my

children!”children!” (Heb 13:5-6) (Heb 13:5-6)


Hebrews 13:5-6 Hebrews 13:5-6 - - Let yourLet your conduct conduct bebe without covetousness; without covetousness; bebe content with such content with such things as you have. For He Himself has things as you have. For He Himself has said, said, “I will never leave you nor forsake “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”you.” 6 So we may boldly say: 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord“The Lord is my helper; is my helper; I will not fear. What can I will not fear. What can man do to me?”man do to me?”


We must face the fears of evangelism. We must face the fears of evangelism. (Mt 28:18-20)(Mt 28:18-20)


We must face the fears of evangelism. We must face the fears of evangelism. (Mt 28:18-20)(Mt 28:18-20)

God’s best work comes in our weaknesses God’s best work comes in our weaknesses if we will let Him. if we will let Him. (2 Cor 12:7-10)(2 Cor 12:7-10)


2 Corinthians 12:7-10 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - - And lest I should And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from Lord three times that it might depart from me. me.


9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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