David also said to his son (Solomon) “Be courageous, for the Lord God is with you.” I Chronicles 28:20 

Such encouraging words for a father to give to his son!

In Deuteronomy, chapter 31, Moses knew he wasn’t going to be able to lead his people any longer.  He was 120 years old. The Lord chose Joshua to lead his people into the Promised Land.  When Moses was talking to Joshua he told him to Be strong and courageous, the Lord will be with you.  What encouraging words from a great leader to a new leader.

At the death of Moses, we see in the first chapter of Joshua, that God spoke to Joshua and told him to Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go!   How encouraging that must have been to hear those words from God Himself!

Brothers and sisters, I believe God still wants his people to be strong and courageous.  I believe God wants and needs his leaders to be strong and courageous.  We should all be talking to our friends and neighbors and our family and co-workers about the good news of Jesus Christ.  If you found out that you were going to be a parent or grandparent for the first time wouldn’t you want everyone to know about it? That’s the way we should be when it comes to sharing our Lord and Savior.  How many people do you know who gave their life for you?  Be courageous enough to let everyone know that Jesus did just that.

Paul told his young church at Corinth to “be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage and be strong” I Cor. 16:13.