Courage

Published: Sept. 8, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'Have you ever met someone who seemed to have courage\\u2014even in a terrifying situation? I have. In fact, on the news, I saw that 21 Christians in another country were killed for their faith. But this horrible story isn\\u2019t actually how the story ended; you see, even in the face of death, these 21 martyrs sang Christian hymns. They remained courageous. They remained faithful. And they rested in God\\u2019s strength until the very end. As followers of Jesus, we have access to God\\u2019s unlimited well of courage and strength\\u2014even in the worst of circumstances. The Bible tells us that God is with us in this life, and we know we will be with Him forever when we go to Heaven. So, truly, we have nothing to fear! Isaiah 41:10 says, \\u201cSo do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.\\u201d So, wherever you are today, whatever worries you\\u2019re dealing with, I want to encourage you to take heart. Trust in the Lord and lean on Him for courage and strength. Who do you know that needs to hear about God\\u2019s strength today? Who can you share the Good News of Jesus Christ with? This is Luis Palau.'