Courage is the Answer!

     In order to be successful in this life a person must learn how to effectively confront the problems they face. Christ said in John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the World you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” So it not be a surprise to anyone when they face a challenge that may shake them to their very core, but in the shaking they must remember who their hope is in. So what else should be done in these troubling times?

     One thing that must remember is to never shy away from the trial that God has placed in your life. Trying to avoid the problem will only prolong your time within the problem, and that is a mistake that many make. Once the problem has been identified, take time in prayer to seek what the Lord would have you do. Many times you may find He says as He did in Ephesians 6:13, “Therefor take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Standing can be the hardest thing a person must endure, when inside they feel the necessity of flight. Now standing may mean different things in different situations as will be seen.

     Some situations require one to keep on the course they are already on and stand firm in their direction. It may mean battling through depression, anxiety, economic hardship or a handful of other problems, and the Lord may just ask them to remain steady and allow Him to bring about His will. Then there are other times when the Lord may bring a problem to let someone know that where they're at is not where the Lord wants them. In this instance God may want them to stand by changing their direction and holding on to Him when things get tough. Whatever the case may be, the person must never take standing to mean cowling down and letting the enemy assault them as they whimper. A person puts on the armor of God to fight and to defend, not to be cowardice and let the enemy flail away on them.

     Courage is the key to being successful in this battle! Courage to stand firm and trust that the Lord will bring them through the battle and that He, “Works out everything for our good.”. Not just somethings, but everything. So when the battle hits them full strength they can laugh at the devil and say, “Greater is He who is in me then he who is in the world.” With an attitude of courage and love a Christian can overcome any obstacle that life throws their way. God bless and have a great day!

Jeffrey Brandon Lee