Press the arrow hear a great story of courage from Aaron Boyd of Bluetree about the writing of the song “God of This City”.

Scripture
“But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work.” 2 Chronicles 15:7

Observation
Courage is what makes the two point gap for a basketball team that wins in overtime. When teams are equal the choice to be courageous is the only advantage.

Courage is sweaty palms, short breath, butterfly stomach, dizzy head with waves of fear with the decision to try anyhow. Courage is knowing it won’t make any difference hoping that it just might. The courageous one knows that no one comes out alive except me.

We know what courage feels like but where does it come from? Courage comes from the hope of reward. I will push and stretch when I know there is something worth reaching for.

Application
If I am to be a courageous man, I must constantly remind myself of the rewards that can come from courage. I can imagine lives changed, leaders raised up and churches established. That is motivating for me.

Prayer
Father, don’t let my waver. You may call me to be strong, but it is you who has the power. I look to you to be my energizing source to press on. Amen.