Numbers 11 :24-13 :33, Mark 14 :22-52, Psalms 52 :1-9, Proverbs 11 :1-2
What God said to me – What is courage? Television and movies portray it as having no fear – rushing headlong into danger without a thought or care. After the people of Israel left Egypt, they journeyed through the wilderness toward the promised land. When they were close, Moses sent twelve spies to go into the land. Their purpose was not to decide whether or not to go in, it was to assess the situation so they could make plans. Ten of the spies decided it was too dangerous – there were too many giants – the people were too fierce. However, Caleb and Joshua were willing to go in spite of the great adversaries because it was My plan – My gift to them and they trusted Me. They were courageous, but they based their courage on Me and My promises and not on themselves or their abilities. When My Son, Jesus, was facing arrest and torture and crucifixion He spent the night praying. He asked for this cup to be removed, but not His will, but Mine be done – then He went to the cross. He faced it courageously because He trusted My plan. When you trust My sovereignty, you can act with courage no matter what you face because your courage is based on your trust in Me and not in the outcome.