Two of the hardest tests on the spiritual road
are the patience to wait for the right moment
and the courage not to be disappointed
with what we encounter.
Paulo Coelho
I came across this quote by Coelho and found myself
pondering his words this morning--
not because I don't think about needing patience
for those things I desire,
but because I don't normally think about needing courage
for those things I encounter.
The courage not to be disappointed.
I have thought about the words perseverance,
faith, perspective and hope--
but not necessarily courage.
So keep up your courage, men.
I believe God.
It will be just as He said.
Acts 27:25
In the midst of our reality,
we are confronted with circumstances
that don't line up with
what we believe God said.
Sometimes we make unwise decisions.
Sometimes we are affected by the decisions of others.
Sometimes we are affected because we live in a fallen world.
We need courage not to be disappointed.
Courage, from the Latin word cor meaning heart,
is used metaphorically to mean inner strength.
That inner strength comes from our
relationship with Jesus,
empowered by the Holy Spirit.
So, although we are given many opportunities
to be disappointed by what we see,
we take the courage afforded us by Christ and say,
I believe God.
He has a good, pleasing and perfect will.
His news is good news.
And He is good.
All the time.
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