1 Chronicles 22:13

Then you will prosper, if you are careful to observe and fulfill the statutes and ordinances which the Lord commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be dismayed. 

God wants us to succeed. He gave us a guidebook, and He wants you to be encouraged daily. God is the world’s overcomer working through us here on this earth. We are not weak, powerless, or invisible fighting alone. God is with us and on our side. We are to be strong and courageous and not to fear or be dismayed. 

Psalm 56:3-4

When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. In God, whose word I praise; in God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me?

Where do we place our confidence when things go wrong in our lives? Are we quick to anger, fear, or does stress consume us daily? Fear will rattle the windows of our security, but faith is built on the rock of Jesus. Determine not to live life in fear but on Jesus and the Bible, with faith being the foundation. 

Isaiah 12:2

Behold, God, my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and song; Yes, He has become my salvation. 

The sinner who doesn’t know God does not understand salvation and eternity. Their lives are filled with uncertainty and fear. They have no God to give them strength. When we love the lost and show kindness to the unsaved, we are examples of Jesus. We have the security of salvation we can show others the way out of darkness. 

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be on guard; stand firm in your faith (in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound). Act like (mature)men and be courageous; be strong.

Some days, life can feel overwhelming, but we don’t go by our feelings. We live our lives by our faith in Jesus, respecting His precepts that keep us away from sin. The devil may attack, but he doesn’t have the right to stay. As Believers, we keep the faith, speak to the problem, and move the mountain. 

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.  

We believe in a living God who sent Jesus to save us on earth. God has a plan, and Jesus is working it out in our lives daily. We are to be strong and courageous and not dismayed or intimidated by the pushback from the evil in our midst. God is working, and we will see the outcome for good in our lives. 

Jude 24

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling or falling into sin, and to present you unblemished in the presence of His glory with triumphant joy and unspeakable delight, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time and now and forever. 

God is more than able to keep us from falling into sin as we remain faithful to Him. The world offers shallow promises, and God offers us eternity with Him. The world may be turned on its head by evil works, but God will make the crooked ways straight for us. Do not give up or be discouraged; just believe!

Jude 17-19

But as for you, beloved, remember the words spoken by the apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. They used to say to you, “in the last days there will be scoffers, following after their own ungodly passions.” These are the ones who are (agitators) causing divisions-worldly minded devoid of the Spirit.

Jesus said the world would stop following God and follow ungodly passions. The world can make us feel discouraged and like outcasts. The best solution is not to focus too much on the world and to keep our focus on God. Jesus will build us up and strengthen us as long as we do not become weary in well doing. 

Romans 8:18

For I consider (from the standpoint of faith) that the sufferings of the present life are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us!

Paul was fully convinced! He had seen the future beyond his life here on earth. Do we see our future after our time here is done? Are we planning for today and not eternity? Our job is to be willing and obedient to God on earth and to be an example for good. We are to grow in our faith and calling, remembering that this is only the beginning.  

1 Peter 1:10

Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you (be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God); for by doing these things, you will never stumble (in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin).

As we keep practicing our faith and developing our spirits, our character grows. When we strive to live a virtuous life, we follow Jesus’ example. It comes down to being doers of the word and letting our actions confirm our faith. It may take diligence and fortitude when we are opposed, but the rewards are worth it. 

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins (it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others).

Our faith depends on our love for one another. When we love, we do not get easily offended or say things that cause strife or hurt. We love because God first loved us; it is His commandment, and this love helps us avoid sin.