![]() ![]() The Apostle Paul and Silas were thrown in jail for freeing a demon possessed girl. Yeshua received death threats for healing others and ridicule for eating with sinners. And it take God’s strength and courage to help us face the risks of the call. Sharing the Kingdom with those around us is the call of every follower of Yeshua. Sermon on the Mount, by James Tissot Courage to Disciple Nations Sometimes we need to ask the Holy Spirit to refill us with His strength.Īnd sometimes, we need to ask others to band together with us in a united call for His power to fulfill our mission. “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.” (Acts 4:31) “And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your Word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Yeshua.” (Acts 4:29–30)įollowing this prayer of unity, the place supernaturally shook. Instead of withdrawing, the disciples banded together and prayed for strength and boldness to continue sharing the love of God and healing in the name of Messiah Yeshua: Courage to Share the GospelĪfter Peter and John healed a lame man in the name of Yeshua, the Sanhedrin (High Jewish Court) told them, “Stop it!” or they would undoubtedly face more imprisonment and flogging. Two Jewish women chat on a porch in Israel. Let’s see how this worked out for the disciples as they shared the love of Yeshua, beginning in Jerusalem. ![]() The more of His strength we put into practice, the stronger and more proficient we become in using it. In return He strengthens us so we can obey Him more fully. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you.” (John 14:15-17) The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. Yeshua (Jesus) said something even more encouraging to His disciples: Joshua’s physical courage to enter into dangerous battles with pagan warriors and giants would be spiritually strengthened by God’s presence wherever he went, helping to ensure his victory, but only if Joshua kept God’s Word in his mind and heart - and obeyed. … Do not be frightened or dismayed, for YHVH (the Lord) your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:8-9) Then you will be prosperous and successful. “ Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Sandwiched between two of the commands to be strong and courageous (chazak v’amatz), God explains to Joshua how to access that strength and courage: 1523), by Hans Holbein der Jungere depicts Peter ready to cut off the ear of a soldier as Yeshua is about to be arrested. The Bible is full of instances of moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social strength that God expects His children to practice and excel at in our journey from glory to glory. In fact, courage is derived from strength - and not just physical strength. The Hebrew word for strength - chazak - can also mean courage. So, three times God encourages him with these words as he prepares to lead the nation into the Promised Land. “Be strong and courageous (chazak v’amatz),” God tells Joshua.Īfter Moses’ death, Joshua needed strength and encouragement as the new leader of Israel. ![]() In Hebrew, one of the words for courage is amatz, אָמַץ. ![]() Without risk, there is no need for courage. On occasion, we are faced with difficult, fearful, or even dangerous situations (real or imagined) that we can either turn our back on or enter into and face the risk. “Be strong and bold have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) Man overlooking the Negev Desert in Israel. ![]()
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