An Upward Look
A Daily Devotional Observation from God's Word
January 31
SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR TODAYBe of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. (Psalm 31:24)
Faith makes us courageous. When our hope is in the Lord our hearts are strengthened, and our courage is bold. David was very courageous when he stood before Goliath, but that courage was founded squarely upon his faith that his God would win the battle for him. His past experiences of God’s help in protecting his sheep from the bear and the lion had no doubt strengthened his faith in God whose power is unlimited. Those without faith lack sufficient courage when the going gets tough. Belshazzar was a mighty king, yet his strength and courage forsook him when he saw the handwriting on the wall. When we rely only upon our own strength, and not upon God’s, we will surely fail. Fully trust in the Lord today, place your hope in Him, and, no matter what the problem, His strength and courage will see you through! ~~~
DAILY BIBLE READING: Psalm 31; Exodus 17-19