Courage Is A Choice

Have you ever thought about courage being a choice?

The Bible we can see many times when the Lord commanded certain people to be strong and not to be afraid because He would be with them.

Joshua 1:9 tells us, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you, He will never leave you.”

To be strong, courageous, and not fearful is a commandment that implies that we can be courageous if we choose to be.

Fear and courage are an inner disposition. Since we feel fear or otcourage, we could say it’s a feeling. Our feelings directly depend on our thoughts and our way of thinking.

We have a choice. We can be fearful when we don’t and anxious when we don’t have the assurance of security, safety, or certainty. Fear is the unknown that comes from thoughts of danger.

But, can we have courage when the future is unknown?

We are fearless when we have assurance of security, safety, and certainty. And having courage that stems from faith that we will be safe and certain that we will be well.

I understand that there are unknowns ahead of us, as well as challenges and problems that might arise, which can threaten us. There will be dangers and failures. But if we “fix our eyes on Jesus,” (Hebrews 12:22) certainty will come because God is with us. If we trust in God and our confidence is in Him, and not in our circumstances all will be well.

“Looking to Yeshua, the author and perfector of faith, who for the joy that as set before Him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” -Hebrews 12:2

It is easy to go quickly from faith to fear because we can allow thoughts that cause concern and anxiety to dominate and ultimately overpower us. That is why watching what we think and say to ourselves about challenging situations in the future is critical.

As we navigate life’s uncertainties, it’s vital to remember that our thoughts hold the power to impact our choices in life, which shape our future. Choosing faith over fear empowers us to confront the unknown with confidence, assurance, and peace.

Courage is a choice we can make each day. We choose courage based on our faith. Trust in God, who is all-powerful and faithful.

With each challenge, we have the opportunity to listen to the voice of anxiety and suffer, or listen to faith, trusting that God will guide us through every storm.

By choosing faith, we can transform our fears into expectancy of blessing and our uncertainties into opportunities for growth.

By choosing faith, we choose God’s plan for our lives and walk in His ways, which can make our life experiences incredible.

‘Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” – Isaiah 42:10

This promise reminds us that we are never alone in our struggles. This is the word that the Lord spoke to me when, I felt alone in the world. So, I choose to stand on this promise every time a challenge arises.

Many times, it seemed that there was no way to make a situation better, there were too many barriers and unbreakable obstacles. But through praying and submitting to God, He found a way where there seemed to be no way.

When God is on our side, we can step forward boldly, trusting that He will guide us through every challenge.

“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control” -2 Timothy 1:7