Be strong and courageous and patient

 

I always thank my God for you (those of you reading this) because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.  For in him you have been enriched in every way …

 

Scripture:  “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 nor forsake you … Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”  Deuteronomy 31:6, 8b

 

 

 

 

“He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.  God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord … For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”  I Corinthians 1:8-9

 

This came from our daily reading in Deuteronomy 31:1-8, Psalm 40 and 1 Corinthians 1

 

Observation/Application:  Wait patiently for the Lord – in Him there is strength and courage and wisdom.  He will never leave me or forsake me so I never have to be fearful or discouraged.  He will be with me until the end.  Through Him (and Him alone) I am found blameless – not by anything I have done, but because of who He is.  He is faithful and has called me into fellowship with Him (I thank and praise You Lord!).  In Him is everything I need including wisdom and strength for today and always … so wait on Him! 

 

To wait – qavah – to look for, to hope in, to expect, to linger with, to be patient

 

Think about it - Sometimes waiting takes the most strength & courage!

Prayer:  I waited patiently for You, Lord and You turned to me and heard my cry.  You lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;  You set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.  You are putting a new song in my mouth and a hymn of praise to You our God.  May many see and fear You Lord and put their trust in You.  Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.  Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us.  None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.  I desire to do your will, my God.  I proclaim your saving acts and speak of Your faithfulness and saving acts.  Please do not withhold mercy from me.  May Your love and faithfulness protect me.  May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You.  May we always say, ‘The LORD is Great!’.  You are our great Help and Deliverer.  B’shem Yeshua HaMashiach, In the Name of Yeshua the Messiah, the One we wait eagerly for.  Amen & Amen.

 

You are known and loved and chosen.  You are called and blessed.  You are called and enriched.

 

Christ in you, the hope of glory!

 

“Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”

 

 

 

 

 

 "The only way we will ever stand firm is on our knees with lifted hands!"

 

"Chazak, chazak, v'nitchazek - Be strong, be strong, and may we be strengthened!"