Courage

Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) - 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.

Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn't cut off the lion's head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that."

Adrian Rogers.

The Few

The easy roads are crowded
And the level roads are jammed;
The pleasant little rivers
With the drifting folks are crammed.
But off yonder where it's rocky,
Where you get a better view,
You will find the ranks are thinning
And the travelers are few.

Where the going's smooth and pleasant
You will always find the throng,
For the many, more's the pity,
Seem to like to drift along.
But the steeps that call for courage,
And the task that's hard to do
In the end result in glory
For the never-wavering few.

• Edgar Albert Guest

In the passage from Deuteronomy, Moses is passing on the torch to Joshua to lead the children of Israel into the promised land.  There would be challenges, battles, and reward.  The words to Joshua were to not be afraid because the Lord would be with him.  What has God tasked for you in this season of your life?  Whatever it is...do not be afraid! The Spirit of God will go with you if you will have the courage to trust Him to lead you in accomplishing all He has called you to do.