15 Verses About Courage

Much has been said about some Biblical characters who exhibited so much courage to get things done.  Some of these people were strong, influential and courageous women full of boldness and confidence.

A woman rises up like Esther to save an entire nation.  She presented her case before King Ahasuerus without an invitation which could lead to her death. “Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.” (Esther 4:16 NLT)

A moment comes when a brave, beautiful and intelligent woman rises up like Abigail to use her wisdom and wealth to plead for the safety of her family (1 Samuel 25)

A time comes when a woman rises up like Zipporah to save the life of Moses by circumcising her son thereby helping Moses fulfilled his mission (Exodus 4:24-26).

Other women like Jael, Deborah, The wise woman of Tekoa, Ruth, Hannah, Mary, Mother of Jesus, etc. also displayed their courage to get things done.  May the power of God motivates and strengthens us to be courageous women.

Here are some verses to inspire us.

Deuteronomy 31:6-7  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.  And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

2 Samuel 10:12  Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

Psalm 27:14  Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Joshua 1:6  “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.

Numbers 13:20   And what the land is, whether it be fat or lean, whether there be wood therein, or not. And be ye of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land. Now the time was the time of the firstripe grapes.

Joshua 1:9  This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:18  Anyone who rebels against your orders and does not obey your words and everything you command will be put to death. So be strong and courageous!”

1 Chronicles 19:13  Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.

Psalm 31:24   Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Joshua 10:25  And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

1 Chronicles 22:13  For you will be successful if you carefully obey the decrees and regulations that the Lord gave to Israel through Moses. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!

Ezra 10:4  Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

1 Chronicles 28:20  Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the Lord is finished correctly.

Acts 28:15  And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.

2 Chronicles 15:8  And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the altar of the Lord, that was before the porch of the Lord.

Sources
The Holy Bible (KJV)
The Holy Bible (NLT)

 

Memory Verses for July

What a blessing it is to be counted among the living.  I thank God for yet another beautiful day.  It’s an opportunity God has given me and I don’t take it for granted at all.  “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13).

As long as you are alive, do not give up on your dreams for you can do all things.  As you ponder over these verses may you find strength, healing, deliverance, peace, a second chance and any other thing you desire of the Lord.

Our memory verses for the month of July 2018:

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The Truth About Grace: 30 Things Grace Can Do

Grace is one of the most important concepts in the Bible.  It is the love of God and His unmerited favor.  It is true that grace cannot be withheld from man but does it mean grace is unconditional?   Does God give grace to men who disobey the gospel? 1 John 1:7 indicates “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin“.  God is responsible to persons when they walk in the light and remain true to the gospel.  “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.  And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,“ (Titus 2:11-12 NLT).  Grace instructs or teaches men to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures and to live soberly, righteously and godly.  If men then do not obey this teaching can grace be applied? 

Anyone may:

• Fall from grace. “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace (Galatians 5:4 KJV).  Again scripture indicates men turn away so soon from God who, in his love and mercy, invited them to share the eternal life he gives through Christ (Galatians 1:6-8)
• Receive grace in vain. “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain (2 Corinthians 6:1 KJV)
• Sin in spite of grace.  “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? (Romans 6:1 KJV)
• Fail of the grace of God.  “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” (Hebrews 12:15 KJV)
• Grow or not grow in it (2 Peter 3:18)
• Frustrate it in his life (Galatians 2:21)

Here are 30 things grace can do.

It can:

1.  Save the world (Ephesian 2:8-9)

2.  Bring men to repentance (Zechariah 12:10)

3.  Overcome sin (Romans 5:20)

4.  Give one all good things (Psalm 84:11)

5.  Impart great blessings (Acts 4:33)

Memory Verses For June

Another beautiful month is here again.  Be an overcomer, be a winner and be that special woman God created you to be. “Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,” (1 Peter 2:2 NLT).  Let’s do well as women to always keep the word of God in our hearts and on our lips; meditate on it day and night.
Here are our 5 verses for the month of June ’18.

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How To Live A Christian Life As A Woman

Living a Christian life as a woman in today’s world can be challenging.  So many things demand our attention and time on a daily basis which at times deprive us of growing in the Lord.  It is God’s purpose that we’ll grow and not remain babies.  2 Peter 3:18 states “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”  Here are some few points to help us live a Christian life as women.

1.  Believe the gospel and walk in the light

Believe the entire word of God at all times, and walk in the light as you received it. God is light and He is the Word. “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 NLT )

2.  Walk by faith.

Walk by faith not by sight or by feelings, because the “the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him” (Hebrews 10:23-39; Galatians 5:16-26; Romans 6:1-23; Romans 8:1-13)

Memory Verses For May

We praise God for this month.  We’ve entered another lovely month and here are five (5) scriptures for us to memorize.

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How To Read The Bible For Better Understanding

The Bible is a book that reveals the mind of God.  It is not just an ordinary book.  It is a book that will work wonders in every life, if acted upon and obeyed in faith and sincerity.  It is God’s inspired revelation and as such has to be read properly for better understanding. I have listed here some few procedures to help in reading your Bible.  Before you dive into any verse, chapter, or character study you need to, first of all, pray.  Ask the Holy Spirit for understanding.  Mind you, the Bible is God’s word and you can not understand it by your carnal mind.

1.  Frequently And Daily

The Bible has to be read daily, continuously and frequently.  “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” (Joshua 1:8 NLT).  Joshua is advised to diligently observe and constantly read the word of God and of course, so much blessing is pronounced on him.  So is every man, christian or believer who takes Joshua’s place in regards to reading the word of God.  Understanding God’s word comes as you continuously meditate on it –  repeatedly, regularly, time and again, and upon all occasions.

Memory Verses For April

Hello there! This month of April is a beautiful month and as such, I’ve put together these powerful scriptures for your meditation.

Luke 24:6-7  He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

Isaiah 53:5  But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Matthew 28:6  He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Mark 16:5-6  When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body.

Zechariah 9:9  Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

 

Sources
Holy Bible:  King James Version (KJV)
Holy Bible:  New Living Translation (NLT)

 

14 Ways Of How And How Much To Love

Knowing how much God loves you is the beginning of loving others.  Believing that God loves you so much makes you love Him and others.  ” We love Him because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19 KJV).  You can’t give what you don’t have.

Identifying God’s unconditional love for me is the key to growing into a loving person.  So how and how much do you love God and others? Let’s take a look.

1.  With all your heart, soul, mind & strength (Matthew 22:37; Luke 10:27)
The first and great commandment is the love of God.  Love Him in the most sincere and perfect manner without hypocrisy.

2.  As one loves himself (Matthew 22:39)  
Our souls and bodies are so special to us and the way we take good care of them is the same we have to do for our brethren.

3.  Exceedingly (Psalm 119:167)
Loving God is not only by mouth but also obeying His word and keeping His commandments.

15 Reasons To Praise God

“Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” (Psalm 107:8 KJV).

The book of Psalms is full of praise and it tells so much reasons why we should praise God.  Psalm 92:1 indicates “IT IS A GOOD THING to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:” In other words it is pleasant to praise God.

4 Secrets of Answered Prayer

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

Here are four secrets to answered prayer from Hebrews.

Please God.  One of the ways you please God is by having faith.  You also please God by obeying His commandments.  “Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence.  And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.” (1 John 3:21-22 NLT).   “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.” (1 John 5:14-15 NLT)

Memory Verses For March: 5 Scriptures About The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is very important for your knowledge of God.  You cannot know God by your own strength or science of reasoning.  You need the help of the Holy Spirit to know God.  That’s why you need to pray for the Holy Spirit to teach you and influence you anytime you red the Bible or listen to  messages.

The Holy Spirit influences you in so many ways – your understanding, physical strength, character, prayer life, etc.

Here are some scriptures about the Holy Spirit.

John 16:13  Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Romans 8:26  Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Memory Verses for February

I put together these verses for the month of February 2018.  I trust they bless your life as you memorize them.

Mark 12:30  And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.

Psalm 27:1  The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (KJV)

21 Wonderful Verses On Thanksgiving

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34. There are times we forget to tell the Lord  ‘thank you’.  The fact that we are alive is enough reason to say ‘thanks’.  Your prayers may not have been answered but you still have to say thanks.  Thank God for how far he has brought you, for his faithfulness, for things he’s done and is yet to do, thank him for the gift of life, for his creation, etc.  In fact, there’s a whole lot to be thankful for.  Here are some verses on Thanksgiving.  

Psalm 100:4  Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm 92:1  It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:

1 Thessalonians 5:18  No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

There Is Surely A Future For You

10 Important Things God Expect You To Tell Him

There’s so much on our hearts and minds that God wants us to tell him.  He wants to know what is it that tickles you. Although he is all knowing yet he says ask and you shall receive. Below are 10 important things he wants to hear you tell him.

• He wants you to tell him your perils.  ”The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” – Matthew 8:25
  
• He wants you to tell him your sicknesses.  “Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.” – Mark 1:30
  
• He wants you to ask him your questions.  “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” – Matthew 24:3
  
• He wants you to tell him your difficulties.  “By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. “This is a remote place,” they said, “and it’s already very late.  Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” – Mark 6:35 & 36
• He wants you to tell him your failures.  “After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” – Mark 9:28;  Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” – Mark 5:5
• He wants you to tell him your needs.  “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”  – Mark 10:51
• He wants you to tell him your family troubles.  “A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.” – Luke 9:38
• He wants you to tell him about your disappointments.  “One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” – Luke 24:18
• He wants you to him your victories.  “The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” – Luke 10:17
• He wants you to tell him your bereavements.  “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” – John 11:21Psalm 55:17 says “Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.”  He is always ready to hear you talk to him so go on and tell him all that’s on your hearts.