Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified … for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV)
I found people in the Bible who were great examples of faith, determination, and perseverance. The Old Testament prophet Elijah prayed for rain when there had been a severe drought in the land of Israel for three and a half years. He got on his knees and prayed fervently over and over until he saw the answer.
When Moses was called by God to deliver his people from slavery in Egypt, he initially tried to back out of it, arguing with God that he was incapable of such a monumental task. In the end, though, he obeyed God and stood up to the greatest and mightiest empire of his day, winning freedom for his people.
Another example of perseverance in the face of extreme odds was the apostle, Paul. He persecuted the followers of Christ until Jesus turned his life around and called him to be His apostle to the non-Jewish world. It took some time for the other believers to recognize God’s anointing on him and that he was indeed called to be an apostle, and he faced persecution from the religious and civil authorities for the rest of his life. But he stuck to his task until he had evangelized most of the Roman Empire of his day and changed the face of civilization.
All these, and others, were men of faith who had a vision, and the faith, initiative, and courage to see that vision come to pass. And they changed the world. [1]
Waiting to develop courage is just another form of procrastination. The most successful people take action while they’re afraid! - Unknown
[1] Activated The Art of Flight
