Morning by Morning, March 16 - Living Examples of Courage and Confidence
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Rule and reign as King of kings and Lord of lords, here in my heart and here in my life, this day and every day. ...
In these days where we desperately need courage to stand our ground in the confidence that never surrenders and never retreats, in these days where we can feel so outnumbered and overwhelmed by forces beyond our control, You call us to come to You. You bring us into Your Presence to ground us in Your Word and fill us with Your Spirit.
This morning the Congress of our nation will hear from the leader of Ukraine. And no matter what is going on the war with Russia, no matter what is true or false in all the underlying stories and substories of the conflict, all the world sees a great measure of courage in this man as he seeks to lead his people through this horrendous time.
It strikes me that he sounds a lot like Winston Churchill and acts a lot like one of David’s mighty men of valor, whose stories are now inscribed on the pages of Scripture forever:
“These are the names of the warriors whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of The Three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time.
Next to him among the three warriors was Eleazar son of Dodo son of Ahohi. He was with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle. The Israelites withdrew, but he stood his ground. He struck down the Philistines until his arm grew weary, though his hand clung to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day. Then the people came back to him--but only to strip the dead.
Next to him was Shammah son of Agee, the Hararite. The Philistines gathered together at Lehi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the army fled from the Philistines. But he took his stand in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the Lord brought about a great victory” (2 Samuel 23:8-12).
These three were courageous men, secure in their covenant with You. When others fled, they took their stand. When others panicked, they stood in faith.
In their day, in the battles they faced in the world they knew, they were inspired in faith and empowered with courage as they looked to their leader, King David. And in our day, in our battles we face in the world we know, we look to our Leader, King Jesus, Son of David, Son of God.
We look to You and call on Your name, the name above all names (Philippians 2:9). We can stand in You as You stand in us; and all must bow to the authority of Your name (v.10).
In You, we can stand firm in the courage and confidence You supply, never to surrender, never to retreat. In You, we can “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of (Your) power” (Ephesians 6:10). In You, we are “able to withstand on (every) evil day (we endure), and having done everything, to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13).
May You move by Your Holy Spirit to stir in hearts to look to You through every conflict we endure through these evil days--whether in Ukraine or Russia, whether here in our own hearts at home or to the ends of the earth. You are our Leader. And there is no true courage or confidence that carries any eternal significance apart from You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
Tommy, may you be grounded in the Word and filled with the Spirit, standing in the courage and confidence the our Lord and Savior and King Jesus supplies, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries
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