Matt. 9:2 (NASB)They brought to Him a paralyzed man lying on a stretcher. & seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man who was paralyzed, “TAKE COURAGE, son; your sins are forgiven.” Matt 9:22 Jesus, turning & seeing her, said, “Daughter, TAKE COURAGE; your faith has made you well.” & at once the woman was made well.
Mark 6:48-50 Seeing them straining at the oars—for the wind was against them—at about the fourth watch of the night, He came to them, walking on the sea; & He intended to pass by them. But when they saw Him walking on the sea, they thought that it was a ghost, & they cried out; for they all saw Him & were terrified. But immediately He spoke with them & said to them, “TAKE COURAGE; it is I, do not be afraid.” John 16:31-33 Jesus replied to them, “Do you now believe? Behold, an hour is coming, & has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, & to leave Me alone; & yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but TAKE COURAGE; I have overcome the world.” — “Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, & withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Jesus tells us throughout the scriptures to “TAKE COURAGE”. “Take means to seize or capture physically.” So we are to capture courage! When His WORDs are living & breathing inside of us, we will find the strength within to TAKE COURAGE. It’s all about overcoming fear! The enemy wants us in fear, Jesus says TAKE COURAGE! Love Mel
