Day 26
Tuesday
Prayerful
Courage
Psalm 27:14
Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen you
heart…
The word “courage” had somewhat of an identity crisis today. Some think of courage as the absence of
fear. Actually, courage is persevering in spite of fear. Some of the most courageous men and women
have prevailed in spite of weakness, sickness, and persecution.
After two millennia, the beautiful Jewish woman Ester is still
remembered for courageously stepping forward to preserve the Jewish
nation. When alerted to Haman’s evil
plan to annihilate the Jews, Esther asked her cousin Mordecai to mobilize the prayer
team as she endangered her life to approach the king without his summons. In Esther’s moment of crisis, she wisely
spent three days in prayer and fasting---before making her request to the king.
If you’re experiencing a situation where you need courage to make
a decision, don’t rush ahead. The more
crucial the decision or project, the more critical the groundwork. Make preparation through prayer, asking
others to support you. It is then that
God will reinforce your courage and give you strength to proceed.
Recommended Reading: Esther 4:13-17
Quote
Cowardice asks the question: “Is
it safe?”
Consensus asks the question:
“Is it popular?”
Courage asks the question: “Is
it right?”
Rod Rogers
From: “Turning Points” Magazine and Devotional
Turning Points
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