1. Courage is the Divine nerve that enables us to go forward at the Lord's bidding in spite of all obstacles, as seen in the case of Joshua (Jos 1:6, 7, 9, 18).
2. Courage gives fibre to the moral nature, so that we gladly keep the Lord's Word (Jos 23:6).
3. Courage is the helm that keeps the soul according to the Divine compass of God's truth, and makes us regardless of the storms we may encounter (Deu 31:6-7).
4. Courage is the secret of a true life, for the God of Grace and Power is the feeder of it (1Ch 22:13; 1Ch 28:20).
5. Courage is the fire that shall make us burn with a holy zeal for the Lord's honour and glory, as we are acting under the Lord's instructions (2Ch 15:8; Ezr 10:4).
6. Courage is the forerunner of blessing, for as we wait on the Lord in good courage, He comes in His grace and strengthens us (Psa 37:14; Psa 31:24).
7. Courage is the steadfastness of faith, which looks up to the Lord, and counts upon Him to give the victory in conflict (2Sa 10:12).