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From 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.”
Appreciate the substance and strength of courage
Witnessing acts of bravery that always encourage
History and the Bible endorse many courageous acts
Honoring men and women from these truthful facts
A lost and sinful world moves without direction
God offers a living sacrifice with His only Son
Witnessing mockery, death, and Resurrection
Dutch people step out from safe location
During a horrible world war’s persecution
Hiding people from arrest and deportation
God listens to His people in Egypt under bondage
Choosing Moses, He dispatches this man to deliver
Bravely leading Israel to freedom and a new age
In America, runaway slaves flee to seek new lives
A network of collaborators facilitate their escape
Following the Underground Railroad, they survive
The Philistines prepare Israel’s army for defeat
A young boy’s valor and faith astonishes everyone
With God, David brings down Goliath, at his feet
A young boy faces serious and critical circumstances
Cancer ravages and impairs his brain and small body
Facing pain-filled treatments, he accepts his chances
Saul persecutes Christians, constant and persistent
Jesus transforms him on the lonely road to Damascus
Apostle Paul moves forward as God’s faithful assistant
American soldiers confront an overwhelming fate
Fighting their way out at Korea’s Chosin Reservoir
Legendary deeds of bravery, they no longer wait
Jesus models the Spirit of God in humble, human form
He faithfully obeys His Father, towards a bloody Cross
Bringing Salvation to a world filled with endless storms
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Do you need more illustrations of courage?
- Read and study the Bible
- Visit those in your circle of family and friends
- Seek out people in books and films
- Interview a military veteran
- Search the Internet
Big Sky Buckeye 
We’re going to need courage if war brakes out: http://genesistorevelation.home.blog/2019/06/20/will-the-us-and-iran-brake-out-in-all-out-war-soon/
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Be bold and courageous!
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2 Timothy 1:7 is one of my favorites.
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A very good post is deep in substance. an I use that word, Substance? English second language, lol
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This word and message runs deep Ricchard my brother.Kudos.
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Great one.:)
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Wonderful examples of courageous acts! God did not give us a spirit of fear indeed. May He continue to bless your writing.
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Thank you for sharing a terrific thought.
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You’re welcome!
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I like the way you alternated between Bible events and modern day events. It helps to remind us that God is still the same and the Bible is still relevant.
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Thank you John for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you noticing the dual use of the Bible and every day events in today’s world.
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I believe it is stated in the Bible 365 times that we are not to be afraid. And yet, as human beings it is so easy to be afraid. It gives us hope when we see bold acts of faith and courage. It reminds us that God can turn our fear around and renew our spirits.It is true as scripture reminds us, all things are possible with God if only we believe.
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Thank you Linda for sharing a wonderful comment. Our Lord is always nearby.
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Amen! God is good. He is always good. So much in life changes, but our hope is sure in the One who never does.
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So true Linda. God is the One and Only! Our I Am.
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