As a church we want to travel together in the challenging days that may lie ahead. Travelling together is a safer and more enjoyable way to reach our common destination.

Courage is our willingness to face adversity and today we live in a world that is facing great adversity which is testing the courage of many. When we are spiritually healthy, we have the ability to face adversity with confidence, optimism and care for others.

Courageous living could reward you with a view from a mountain top, a hero’s welcome in your city or finding the love of your life. But what is the greatest reward of courage you could ever receive?

This past year, perhaps more than any other in recent history, we have all had feelings of discouragement attack us as we continue to push through the starts and stops of life. From the book of Nehemiah we learn some valuable lessons on how to overcome discouragement.

At the age of 85, Caleb saw his dream come true as he entered the promised land and declared “Give me this mountain”. He is an example of the courage to never give up and fulfill the mission for your life.

It takes great courage to stand for what you believe, for your convictions and for the truth, especially if your convictions are rooted in the Bible.

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” - 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

What is your biggest fear?
What is holding you back from courageous living?
How are you facing your fears?

Life isn’t all valleys, but it does seem like there has been a lot of them lately. We must remember that even in our darkest valleys, our darkest days, God is there and by His strength we can safely get through to the other side.

“But as for you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you” - Matthew 6:6