COURAGE: A FORCE OF DESTINY

There is a story about two good adventurous friends who embarked on a journey of discovery. They both wandered the desert which was enroute their destination. After much trekking under the scotching desert sun; they became very tired, thirsty and hungry. One said to the other; he was going back, he had lost the courage to go on. He was discouraged.

due to the fact that they’ve been unsuccessful throughout their journey. From a distance they had seen what seemed to be an oasis, but only to discover it was a mirage

After much plea from his partner to take courage perhaps the next mirage might turn out to be an oasis, which didn’t yield any positive response, they parted ways. The discouraged friend headed back home several miles from their current position. But his friend continued the journey with as little courage as to take the next step. Just five hundred meters from where they parted ways, he found a pool of water and beside it was the treasure they had been looking for in the past three days.

You may be faced with a hard situation and now contemplating a U-turn, just wait a minute, and take one more step forward.
This might just be the step that will usher you into the miracle you’ve hoped for. In the book of Exodus God asked Moses to tell the children of Israel to move forward in the face of the red sea. This is an act of courage. The four lepers in 2kings 6 moved into the camp of the enemy by an act of courage.
By courage Queen Esther entered the king’s chamber without invitation. Take that bold step and see the salvation of your God.

“Courage is what makes a man to try again and again after several failures.”- Kennedy Joseph Oshioma

“Courage is the ability to stand, fight, and conquer the rage of the enemy before you”- Kennedy Joseph Oshioma

You must resolve in your heart to protect your destiny, win your enemies and remain a champion. Our success in life is greatly dependent on our ability to stand against oppositions through the display of courage. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and sound mind. Joshua and Caleb withstood the intimidating report by an act of courage to possess their possession.

Always have the mind of a champion, because that’s who you are. Do not entertain excuses no matter what’s before you.

HAVE COURAGE AND FAINT NOT!

"In the world you shall face tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world." This is one of Christ’s parting statements to his disciples before ascending to heaven. The world is full of challenges, but we have an inbuilt mechanism to withstand all that the world would present to our faces. We must know that we are not alone in this journey, and that our victory is sure.

 Courage simply means bravery. It is the ability to withstand any form of opposition with the belief of winning. It is acting on ones convictions despite stiff oppositions. It is taking a step of boldness in the face of fear. It is an invaluable virtue necessary in obtaining good report.
 “Cowards they say die ten times before their death”“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the test point.”-C.S. Lewis

Every man is born to be tested by time. It is your courage that puts you ahead when others are retreating. With courage you can take the word of God for your life and fulfill your destiny in the face of fierce adversity.
“Courage can’t see around corners, but goes around them anyway.”- Mignon McLaughin
I have been faced with so many difficult situations in life, but through courage I surmounted even the biggest oppositions.

A man on his way to fulfill destiny does not dwell in the land of uncertainty.” He rather sees the pathway to success through the eyes of courage. Your destiny is all you’ve got, so stand your ground. The things that present themselves as impossible situations are mere mirages.
“Resist the devil and he shall flee."

Deut. 31:6-8, Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor .forsake thee…" Always stay courageous in the face of adversities. No matter how big they seem, there is a power in you that can conquer them. Let courage lead you into the battle field. Don’t let the enemy get to you with his old aged weapon or rather trick; which is fear.
The truth is that; fear cannot withstand courage; which is a tool of faith.The bible says in Proverbs 24:10 “if you faint in the days of adversity, your strength is small.
“Sometimes the biggest act of courage is a small one.”- Lauren Raffo