![]() Mark Altrogge serves as a pastor at Sovereign Grace Church. And he’s got bags and bags of grace stored up for tomorrow, a whole warehouse of grace stored up for the future. God will give you all the strength you need for today. Don’t worry if you’ll have enough courage for tomorrow. Take courage you’re tied to an almighty immovable Tree. ![]() When you look down from the edge of the cliff, it looks like a long long fall. Deuteronomy King James Version (KJV) SEARCH THE BIBLE (Advanced) BOOK (Index) CHAPTER VERSE Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. We don’t have the strength to part the Red Sea or be cheerful in the midst of kids melting down, but God does. If you don’t think you have the strength to make it through, well, you’re absolutely right. We don’t have to somehow summon up strength from within ourselves. “Behold, God is my salvation I will trust, and will not be afraid for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” IS 12.2įear not, for I am with you be not dismayed, for I am your God I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. And he never fails to complete his plans. We don’t have to fulfill some destiny for ourselves God is accomplishing his work through us. God has a plan for each one of his children, and he will fulfill that plan. The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.” AC 23.11 What I had missed was WHY Joshua was to be strong and courageous because (for) the Lord was going with Him wherever He went. He’s never tired, never weary, never takes a break. Be strong and of good courage do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. God, the creator of the universe, the all-powerful One, is right here with us. We can take courage because we aren’t facing our challenges alone. He will not leave you or forsake you.” DT 31.6 ![]() Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. But at one time or another we all need to hear God say, “Take courage.” Here are a few reasons we can: Because God Himself is with Us Maybe you’re not facing a life-and-death situation, but you’re facing several crazy kids who have the gift of frazzling. Perhaps you are facing a serious health challenge. Maybe you were recently been laid off or face an uncertain future. When we are discouraged we need to hear someone say, “Take Courage.” Maybe you are facing an overwhelming situation. ![]()
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