Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

One of the cardinal attitudinal indicators of character is courage. It is at the heart of God. If we are to succeed in life and Christian ministry, it is vital that we pursue courage. Courage means “the quality of mind that enables one to face up to danger or hardship resolutely”.

The essence of building courage is to enhance your capacity to handle or undertake assignments that have inherent difficulties and challenges, and still overcome in the end. Since you need to take risks in this life, the way to the top is not for the feeble-minded or those with cold feet. You must possess and exhibit an inner fortitude to get what is meant to be yours in life.

You can become a person of courage in the following ways:

#1. From the Spirit of God.

“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man” (Ephesians 3:16).

The Holy Spirit can give you strength in your inner being to take bold and courageous decisions that will move you forward towards your greater purpose in this life.

#2. From the knowledge of God.
“ And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits” (Daniel 11:32). If you know God, you are always filled with strength. Remember that greater is He who is in you, than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

#3. By praying in the Holy Spirit.

“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost” (Jude 20).

You build inner confidence and courage when you pray in the Spirit, because you are praying according to God’s mindset.

Precious one, resolve to build courage in your life. God does not put courage in your heart; you must go for it!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, strengthen me with might in my inner man, in Jesus’ name. Amen.