PresbyCan Daily Devotional

Matthew 17:20b – I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, "Move from here to there" and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. (NIV)

Joshua 1:9 – Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV)

During my granddaughter Roneish's visit to Canada from the United Kingdom, she went on a solo exploration — a sightseeing tour of Toronto, Ontario. She took herself up the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the western hemisphere, as certified by the Guinness World Records, standing 1,815 feet or 553.3 meters high. After it was constructed in 1976, it was recognized as the tallest tower in the world until 2007. The EdgeWalk is the world's highest full-circle, hands-free walk, where visitors are tethered to a rail above them and walk outside around the edge on a metal floor 116 stories above the ground. There must be a sense of awesomeness when a person feels like they are standing on top of the world! Roneish wanted to do it!

She listened to the instructions of her guides and followed them. She is a Christian. When she gave her heart to the Lord Jesus Christ, she knew Whom she trusted and in Whom she believed. As she was about to take her first step outside onto the platform, she prayed, and stepped out in faith and trust. And again, while standing high above the city, with hands clasped and tucked under her chin, she thanked God for the courage to stand up there. Roneish's name is now added to the list of the many fearless and courageous people to step out so boldly.

We need courage to face serious illnesses, financial issues, and family conflicts. When we turn over these situations to God the Father and ask our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus to pray for us, we can courageously face our fears and difficulties as one. Together, we become courageous warriors during difficult times. Jesus said, "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19 NIV)

Psalm 31:24 – Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord. (NRSV)

How do you handle your fears? Do you have courage?

Prayer: Our heavenly Father, we thank You for being our mighty King and our God, and we thank You for sending us Your only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, Who showed us the meaning of courage on the cross. It is in His name that we pray. Amen!

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