How can we apply the horse's boldness to our faith challenges? Setting the Scene Job 39 zooms in on God’s handiwork in creation, highlighting the warhorse: “He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.” (Job 39:22). The Lord showcases this fearless creature as a divinely crafted sermon on courage. The Horse’s Boldness in Job 39:22 • Laughs at fear—fear loses its sting when confronted with God-given confidence • Frightened of nothing—no threat outweighs the horse’s training and purpose • Does not turn back—persistence in the face of weapons, noise, and upheaval Translating Courage into Daily Faith • Fear often blocks obedience; boldness frees us to advance when the Lord calls • God expects His people to mirror the warhorse’s resolve, trusting His sovereignty • True courage is not reckless bravado but Spirit-empowered steadiness (2 Timothy 1:7) Practical Steps to Cultivate Holy Boldness • Feed on Scripture daily—faith grows by hearing God’s Word (Romans 10:17) • Recall past victories—like David remembering the lion and bear (1 Samuel 17:37) • Speak truth aloud—declare promises when intimidation rises (Psalm 27:1) • Stand with fellow believers—courage multiplies in community (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Act swiftly on clear convictions—delayed obedience breeds doubt (James 1:22) Encouraging Examples in Scripture • Joshua marches around Jericho, sword unraised, trusting God’s plan (Joshua 6) • Esther approaches the king at risk of death, “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14-16) • Peter steps onto the water, eyes fixed on Jesus, defying natural limitations (Matthew 14:28-29) • Paul presses on despite beatings and imprisonments, counting suffering as gain (Acts 20:22-24) Promises to Fuel Our Courage • “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God goes with you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6) • “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) • “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1) • “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) By fixing our gaze on the One who fashioned the fearless horse, we too can charge into faith challenges—laughing at fear, retreating from nothing, and pressing forward until the victory is won. |
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