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We must have courage these days with a persistent tenacity. This upcoming year will present many challenges where courage will be greatly needed. Here are a few excerpts on this topic from Bethany Hicks, a contributor to Elijah Streams.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Sometimes, it takes courage just to wake up every morning and not be swept into the worldly narrative of the day. As Believers with a divine mandate to conquer the forces of darkness and advance God’s Kingdom, it is vital to grasp this timeless truth: Your perception of Jesus unleashes courage. Why is this so crucial? Because what you see in Jesus sparks the flames of bravery within you. When we, as the Church, witness, experience, and are transformed by the multifaceted nature of Jesus, it infuses us with an unwavering and supercharged courage that renders His Body unstoppable.
Even our adversary is keenly aware of this reality, which is why he exerts every effort to distract us with fear. The enemy understands that what we see in Jesus will manifest in and through us; and when that transformation occurs, his days are numbered. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact our beliefs can have on our courage and confidence.
After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension to Heaven, we see the domino effect of how this personal revelation of Jesus as Savior and Lord transformed the lives of Peter and John. For context, they had just been taken as prisoners and brought before the Jewish council to be questioned on why they were preaching about Jesus. Listen to the response of the Jewish leaders after they interviewed the disciples: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished, and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13)
These fishermen were transformed from ordinary to extraordinary because of their association with Jesus. This transformation was apparent to all who saw them, even those who were resisting their message. Their courage was conspicuous to all who encountered them. Rightly seeing Jesus infuses us with the courage to navigate life’s challenges. Just as Peter and John’s courage stood out, our courage can be exceptional when we rightly perceive Jesus and who He is currently revealing Himself to be. Just as a right view of Jesus can catapult us into courage, conversely, a wrong view of Jesus can undermine our courage.
The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:24-25 illustrates how a servant’s negative perception of his master affected his actions. Seeing the master as harsh led to fear or a lack of courage, which ultimately resulted in the unwise servant burying his talent. Similarly, Judas Iscariot’s limited revelation of Jesus as a mere teacher and not as His Lord contributed to his spineless betrayal. A distorted view of Jesus can lead to a ripple effect of cowardice.
It’s About Knowing Him
It’s easy to feel pressured to have all the answers before taking action. Yet action is needed if we are going to advance the Kingdom of God. Courage isn’t born from having all the answers; it’s born from knowing Him. In times of uncertainty, we can echo the sentiment found in 2 Chronicles 20:12, “We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” You don’t have to know all the answers. You just need to be thoroughly convinced of who Jesus is revealing Himself to be uniquely and allow that truth to fuel you with the courage necessary to act.
Who Do You Say He Is?
In the end, Jesus isn’t concerned about what others say about Him; He wants to know who you say He is. Your perception of Him shapes your courage. Like Peter, when you see Jesus rightly, your courage will soar. Take a moment to reflect on your own perception of Jesus. Embrace the transformative power of seeing Him as the Christ, the Son of the living God. What does that really mean to you? What are the benefits of Jesus being your Savior, your Provider, your Defender, and so much more? As you unpack these revelations, you’ll find the courage to face life’s challenges head-on, unshaken and resolute. And, your courage will be catalytic in bringing identity to a world full of people desperate to know who Jesus says they are. Bethany Hicks
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Today as I was giving my sermon. The Holy Spirit came on me…. And a thought came to me that perhaps we need to do as Joshua was commanded… Now the gates of Jericho were tightly shut because the people were afraid of the Israelites. No one was allowed to go out or in. But the LORD said to Joshua, “I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its strong warriors. You and your fighting men should march around the town once a day for six days. Seven priests will walk ahead of the Ark, each carrying a ram’s horn.
On the seventh day you are to march around the town seven times, with the priests blowing the horns. When you hear the priests give one long blast on the rams’ horns, have all the people shout as loud as they can. Then the walls of the town will collapse, and the people can charge straight into the town.” So Joshua called together the priests and said, “Take up the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant, and assign seven priests to walk in front of it, each carrying a ram’s horn.”
Then he gave orders to the people: “March around the town, and the armed men will lead the way in front of the Ark of the LORD.” After Joshua spoke to the people, the seven priests with the rams’ horns started marching in the presence of the LORD, blowing the horns as they marched. And the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant followed behind them. Some of the armed men marched in front of the priests with the horns and some behind the Ark, with the priests continually blowing the horns. “Do not shout; do not even talk,” Joshua commanded. “Not a single word from any of you until I tell you to shout. Then shout!” So the Ark of the LORD was carried around the town once that day, and then everyone returned to spend the night in the camp……. May we get together 7 shofar blowers… get together some folks to carry a cross… and some prayer warriors to go before and behind the procession and march around the capital building 7 times…. I was slain in the Spirit as I read this scripture today… it knocked me down… and this has never happened to me… we have started to pray on this… the thought of taking this to D.C. has also occurred to my spirit…… just need to know how to proceed.
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