6/29/13 Psalm 31:24 Let Your Heart Take Courage

 

Psalms 31:24 (NAS)

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD.

 

Psalms 31:24 (NIVUS)

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.

 

It is important that you be resolute in your faith, remaining faithful and steady in what you know about the Lord God and His word.  This knowledge is your security and your strength.  You must determine that you will remain firm, bold, and courageous, no matter what you face. If you have no one else to encourage you, you must encourage yourself.  In this way you will prevail against your enemies, even if your foes are your own thoughts and emotions.  Take a stand on God's word and His promises to you and they will sustain and support you.
 
As you strengthen your resolve, the Lord your God will also strengthen your heart, making you bold and courageous.  As you persist in His will, you will become more solid and alert. Your obstinacy in your belief will assure your success.  Then you will prove superior to your attackers and the Lord will confirm His purpose for your life. 
 
You know that faith is the substance of things for which you hope. As you wait patiently on the Lord Jehovah, in whom you have put your trust and your confidence, your hope and expectation, in combination with your faith, will put flesh on your dreams and desires.

 

 

(Originally written 10/6/05)