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Undaunted Courage, November 16
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that
hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:24
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Heaven’s resources are limitless, and they are all at our command....
Are there not presented before Christ’s followers the highest virtues to
be cultivated, the greatest honors to be gained? God calls upon them to
enter a race in which everyone may win. He calls upon them to enlist in a
warfare in which everyone may be a conqueror. A robe of righteousness
and a crown of everlasting life—this is the reward held out before the
overcomer.
The inhabitants of the heavenly universe expect the followers of Christ
to shine as lights in the world. They are to show forth the power of the
grace that Christ died to give to men. God expects those who profess to be
Christians to reveal in their lives the highest development of Christianity.
They are the recognized representatives of Christ. Their work is to show
that Christianity is a reality. They are to be men of faith, men of constant
growth, ... whole-souled men, who without questioning trust in God and
His promises.
God calls for men of undaunted courage, men full of hope and faith
and trust, who rejoice in the thought of the final triumph, refusing to be
hindered by obstacles. He who steadfastly adheres to the principles of
truth has the assurance that his weakest points of character may become
his strongest points. Heavenly angels are close by him who strives to
bring his life into harmony with God and His holy law. God is with him as
he declares, “I must overcome the temptations that surround me, else they
will drive Christ from my heart.” He combats all temptation and braves all
opposition. By the strength obtained from on high, he holds in control the
passions and tendencies which, uncontrolled, would lead him to defeat....
Why, then, should not those who are fighting against the powers of
darkness move forward with faith and courage? God and Christ and the
Holy Spirit are on their side.... Let not those who stand under the blood-
stained banner of Prince Emmanuel do anything that will dishonor the
cause for which they are fighting. Christ expects His soldiers to be brave
and loyal and true.
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