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Fear can hold us back from boldly sharing the hope of Jesus, but God calls every believer to step forward in courage. Drawing from Joshua 1:9, this devotional encourages Christians to rely on God’s presence and strength to overcome fear and proclaim the Good News with confidence. Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s trusting that God goes with us wherever we are sent.

Highlights

• Fear often surfaces when we feel unprepared or anxious to share our faith.

• God commands strength and courage, promising His presence wherever we go (Joshua 1:9).

• The enemy uses fear to silence believers, but God’s power surpasses any opposition.

• True courage flows from trusting God, not relying on our own abilities.

• Speaking the truth of Jesus with love can impact lives and advance His Kingdom.

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Full Transcript Below:

Courage to Share the Good News of Jesus

By Keri Eichberger

Bible Reading:

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

I can’t tell you how many times fear has attempted to overtake me and keep me off a stage. And particularly when it comes to sharing the word of God. Which is super frustrating, considering I gave my life to full-time ministry several years ago and I’ve had many opportunities to speak to groups and crowds about Jesus. My heart wants to be bold for Jesus' sake. My soul longs to point others to the grace, love, and freedom found in our Savior. But in a similar way, Moses thought he had a stutter and couldn’t effectively deliver on behalf of the God of the Universe; anxiety plagues me whenever I face a room full of still and staring eyes. My stomach turns and twists in knots of nausea, and sometimes my mind goes completely blank.  

But even still, I feel called to speak up. I have a passion, I have words, and I have a deep desire to pour it out. And it all comes from the Lord. But here’s the trouble. Satan. He sees it. He knows I am on fire for his opponent, which fires him up with fury. And so he is hot after me. I can feel it. He is relentless. And I wonder if you’ve ever felt his vicious, angry attacks too. When you’ve had a desire to disciple the lost, a heart to help the hurting, a nudge to share your story, or an excitement to

Whenever you go through trials, that's when God wants you to discover a new view of His purpose for your life.

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The writer tells us to worship God acceptably, and here he tells us what worship of the living God will look like as we live in his presence: showing brotherly love, living in marital faithfulness, keeping our lives free from the love of money. Do we understand true worship? Do we worship in this way?

I was abused growing up, and it led me to drinking too much. Will that keep me from Heaven? How can I deal with the guilt and shame that has come from the abuse? How can I share my faith with my young adult children without seeming too pushy?

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By faith we have come to the unseen and untouchable Mount Zion where God himself is found and where his saints gather. We must be careful to listen to his voice and worship him acceptably with reverence and awe.