Intrepidity-Resolute Courageousness
September 9, 2013 Leave a comment
““I have told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have troubles. But be brave! I have defeated the world!”” John 16:33 ERV
“Resolute-firm in purpose or belief, characterized by firmness and determination”
“Courageousness-a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing gear”
We like encouragement especially when the timing is really perfect.
I’ve included a screen capture from my iphone using the New King James Version of the YouVersion app. I hope that seeing it in ‘red font’ can provide more voice and authority of the encouragement.
In some Bible version, the font color are made red to indicate that Jesus is speaking – that tells me that I need to pay closer attention.
Day after day, we faces victory more than defeat. At times, I’m more excited about my triumph than anything else in life. When I solve a difficult problem at work of fix a personal issue that has been putting me down so long, I get excited internally (although not shown in my real face), I do celebrate with God all my victory. It’s been many days since I survived my heart attack in 2008 and I think I’m physically, emotionally and psychologically well now and feel renewed – being able to function in my body far greater than a normal individual who did not experienced anything like I had.
But I’m just like you, I am in the world living and working side by side with other people and I experience the normal daily things in life and its difficulties and struggles and worries. There are times that I feel so down and empty and hoping that someone might rescue me from the deepest discouragement of all. I don’t have a lot friends around me. Not that I am not friendly but I choose to be alone most of the time. If someone had to assassinate me, they really can find me in my regular spot every day. Being alone for most of the time can be so peaceful and fulfilling but there are times that it becomes an enemy in the mind especially when the time comes for a need of someone to talk to. I read a lot of books and I’m always doing something positive in every waking moment. I make wise and slow decision most often to avoid regrets. I calculate what I say to people and even what I write. I treat everyone around me with respect and honor so that I can make more friends than enemies. In general, I’m contented with my life and the way I lived it. All is well 80% of the time. My routines are rock solid and my discipline is superb. But even with that, there are times when I battle a difficult enemy in life and sometimes I feel defeated and thinking about doubt and unbelief that maybe somehow my beliefs in Christ was just a pigment of my imagination that I utilized as a way to help me survive through my difficult days.
Where do I get my encouragement?
The answer to that question is in the red letter words below. I want you to examine/meditate verse 33 and read it over and over until you feel the voice of God is speaking to your heart.
Be encouraged!
See it at YouVersion.com: