Oct 12: Light For The Day - "Courage"

"Don't be afraid, because I have saved you. 
I have called you by name, and you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be
with you. When you cross rivers, you will not 
drown. When you walk through fire, you will
not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you.
This is because I, the LORD, am your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
-- Isaiah 43:1-3 (NCV)

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Could you use some courage? Are you backing
down more than you are standing up? Jesus
scattered the butterflies out of the stomachs of
his nervous disciples ...

We need to remember that the disciples were
common men given a compelling task. Before
they were the stained-glassed saints in the
windows of cathedrals, they were somebody's
next-door-neighbors trying to make a living and
raise a family. They weren't cut from theological
cloth or raised on supernatural milk. But they
were an ounce more devoted than they were
afraid and, as a result, did some extraordinary
things.

Earthly fears are no fears at all. Answer the big
question of eternity, and the little questions of
life fall into perspective.

-- Max Lucado

Prayer:
Let your words of hope and the promise of a
glorious future in your kingdom give me hope
and courage for today, Father. You are with
me now as you will be throughout all eternity.

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Don't worry, because I am with you. Don't be
afraid, because I am your God. I will make
you strong and will help you; I will support
you with my right hand that saves you . ...
I am the LORD your God, who will holds your
right hand, and tell you, "Don't be afraid. 
I will help you."

-- Isaiah 41:10,13 (NCV)