DIGGING DEEP 

COURAGE (IV)

TEXT: Ecc.10:10

Introduction: We said in the first part of this study that courage is the quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate. This definition differentiate courage from foolishness by incorporating the element of caution. Here caution is not fear but the exercise of wisdom. Courage without wisdom results in foolishness. Wisdom directs the courageous. Today, we will look at the wisdom dimension of courage. May God give us wisdom and courage.

1.             1Sam.16: 1-5

▪          God gave Samuel a dangerous assignment. (v1)

▪          He did not reject the assignment but expressed his fear to God (v2)

▪          God gave him wisdom to carry out the assignment (v2-5)

It would have been foolish for Samuel to proceed with the assignment without expressing his fear and receiving help from God.

2.             1Kig.17: 1-3; 8-16

▪          From what or whom did God hid Elijah? The famine or Ahab? Ahab of course.

▪          Elijah could stand up to Ahab but God will not allow it, 1Kig.18:10

▪          When the time comes to see Ahab, God told him to go, 1Kig.18:1

It is foolishness to stand up to Ahab when God did not command it. It is courage to go and see Ahab when God commanded it. Wisdom is to hold back when God commands and to go when God so commands

3.          Jo.11: 7-10

▪          Jesus, though the Lord of Hosts, did not take unnecessary risk

▪          He was aware the Jews were looking out to kill him, so He will not travel by night

▪          V53-57 Jesus kept himself safe and probably did not attend the Passover and did not enter the city of Jerusalem until his arrest, this is courage.

Courage is to understand the time and your environment. To know when to act and when not to act. Jesus keeping himself safe is courage so He could finish His assignment.

Conclusion:

 “Discretion is the better part of valor. Valor mean boldness to face dangers. One who does not face dangers boldly is a coward.

But if one foolishly faces danger, risking his life, it cannot be called a praiseworthy act”

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