Daily Devotional
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Saturday 5 September 2026
Be Strong and Courageous
„Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Courage does not mean you never feel tension. Courage means that God's presence outweighs your fear. The LORD doesn't just say, be strong. He adds why: He is with you. That makes all the difference. But sometimes we wait for courage as a feeling, while God calls us to obedient steps. Fear often diminishes when you stop walking around it. The question is: do you wait until you feel nothing, or do you go because God has spoken? His presence is not a decoration; it is the foundation upon which you may move.
Proclamation
I am strong and courageous, because the LORD my God is with me. I do not need to be afraid or dismayed. He goes with me, wherever I go.
Prayer
Lord, fill me with courage that comes from Your presence. Teach me not to wait until fear disappears, but to obey because You are with me. Amen.
— Robin Prijs
