Hope and Courage
Hope builds courage, not by denying reality, but through banking on absolute certainty.
Imagine for a moment you’re camping in the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon.
As you snuggle into your sleeping bag, suddenly a huge shadow falls across the walls of your tent.
At such a moment, positive thinking can do a lot to relieve your fear. You might remind yourself that bears generally steer clear of humans. On the other hand, maybe you’re thinking you are the bear’s ideal late-night snack. In which case, you don’t need positive thinking; you need courage.
Hope builds courage, not by denying reality, but through banking on absolute certainty.
If you are facing a big challenge right now, place your hope in the trustworthy promises of God, such as, “I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
When you are faced with fearful situations, have courage. Stand firm on God’s promises.
This is Andrew Palau.
Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10