2 Samuel 23:12
"But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory."
The praises of David's mighty men is spoken of here and we see that they were truly remarkable in their feats of bravery and valor. Yet the Lord is ultimately given the glory.
Bravery and valor do not come from within. Think of your own heart, your deepest feelings and thoughts. Are they, at the core and center, selfless, or selfish? All of us look out primarily for ourselves. Sometimes even our selfless acts are done for selfish reasons (glory, fame, recognition, etc.).
So if we are basely selfish, how can we ever be brave? Bravery is selflessness and love in tangible action. Those qualities come from one source - Jesus Christ. Only when He invades our lives, takes over completely, can we ever hope to be truly brave.
Do I desire to be brave? Do I desire it enough to surrender? Let Christ take over, it is an essential first step we each must take.
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