Courage

It takes courage to do this. To follow Christ, to be obedient, to honor God with our lives requires courage. To live a life where we are growing, serving, worshipping, engaged in true fellowship where there is encouragement and accountability, and sharing our faith requires courage.

There is nothing new here. When God called Moses out of the desert to deliver His people from Egypt it was a given that courage would be required. As they leave Egypt…courage. Joshua succeeds Moses…courage. The Children of Israel go into the Promised Land to possess it…courage. The Judges…courage. King David…courage. The kings that follow…courage. The prophets…courage. Jesus epitomizes courage. The Apostles that lead the early church…courage.

Here is the Apostle Paul’s encouragement to the church at Corinth.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe.

Be courageous. Be strong.
Bam! There it is.
We will not be any different. So, my prayer for me and for you is that we would be on guard, stand true, be courageous, and be strong. God will be pleased. We will reach our true potential in Christ and as a church. That is what a life of worship is all about.