What is courage?

Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

– Dictionary.com

The English word courage flows out of the Latin term cor which means heart and French corage which means from the heart. The Old English understanding of courage was to view the heart as the seat of feelings or emotions. Courage is emotional strength that lifts us up in moments of weakness.

Courage is being scared to death – but saddling up anyway

– John Wayne

Historical Background

The connection to the past

The change in leadershipThe coming conflict

God calls on Joshua

Israel is dealing with the death of Moses

Israel is depending on a leaderIsrael is directed to go forwardProgress occurs when courageous, skillful leadrs seize the opportunity to change things for the better – Harry Truman

God confirms His promises

Promise of the Promised Land

Promise to prevailPromise of Presence

God commands Joshua to be courageous

In my experience, God rarely makes our fear disappear. Instead, He asks us to be strong and to take courage.

– Bruce Wilkerson

Courage to meet the objective

Courage to remain obedientCourage to overcome the enemy

How should we respond?

Understand that God is calling

Never underestimate God’s promisesAllow God to unleash His courage in you