WHAT DOES IT TAKE DEAR LORD?

Post date: Feb 18, 2015 5:00:12 AM

All that David needed to confirm the promises of God upon his life, to kill the lion and bear that came up against the family sheep in the field and to kill Goliath who stood up against Israel was courage, five stones and a sling. He told King Saul clearly, he did not want anything from him and from his army, but the opportunity to confront Goliath openly who had been insulting the Almighty God and standing to prevent Israel’s testimonies and praise to the living God. He gave King Saul this bold testimony and an assurance of what will happen if given the opportunity he needed. “Your servant killed both the lion and the bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” 1 Samuel 17:36. Through salvation in Christ Jesus, you have the stone and the sling to do great exploits, but what you now need is the little more courage to begin doing the right things and the faith to continue in them till you begin achieving the success and freedom promised you by God.

It takes a lot of courage to be a true Christian and to remain so in the world today.

It takes true courage to start over again after a failure and a disappointment.

It takes courage to admit and truly repent of sin and vow never to go back to them again.

It takes a lot of courage to forgive, to tolerate and to be patient with someone often and always

It takes a lot of courage to be faithful to God and to remain faithful in times of temptation.

It takes a lot of courage to be a true Christian working to stop dishonesty and immorality.

It takes a lot of courage to be committed to one another in marriage and in true love.

It takes a lot of courage to grow a lasting, trusted, reliable, and pure relationship with people.

It takes a lot of courage to sail through unchartered waters with all uncertainties and confusions.

It takes a lot of courage to endue hardship, to be submissive, and to excel in doing what is good.

It takes a lot of courage to leave a positive impact in the hearts of men after humiliating you.

It takes a lot of courage to stand before a lion, a bear, and Goliath and repeat God’s promises.

It takes a lot of courage to be happy in the world today without having money and meeting needs

It takes a lot of courage to enjoy preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ without support.

It takes a lot of courage to be in the presence of God daily praying and interceding for people.

There is nothing wrong with your dreams, nothing wrong with your desires, nothing wrong with you prayers and there is nothing wrong seeking better ways to live your life. With courage, you will definitely do exploits, you will surely kill Goliath, you will truly overcome huddles, you will honestly defeat the enemy, you will sincerely stand upright, you will make great progress and you will joyfully confirm the promises of God upon your life. There is nothing as good as Christians having good desires for all round excellence and seeking to maintain same through faith, prayers and dedication to the Almighty God. There is nothing as good as Christians having good ethics in relationships, in services to God, to man and in every place and organization that God will enable them to be; Christians should desire success and should seek to remain pure and actively positive in good things.

Many are doing what is absolutely right and many are doing what is absolutely wrong; many are fasting and praying fervently daily, studying all books to discover new things that will make their living more meaningful and rewarding; many are seeking ways of living actively well and being physically and spiritually productive. Many are inventing new things and new ways, but despite all the new things and new ways, many are still not satisfied with themselves and many cannot achieve their dreams and desires, and many are more frustrated and angry with themselves daily. Many are asking God daily, asking people everywhere, researching books and materials, asking questions to know what it will take to advance beyond where they are; beyond what we are doing and have good success. It takes courage; God is willing to help you. For prayers, Click here