Courage

The history of God’s people is not a record of God searching for courageous men and women who could handle the task, but God transforming the hearts of cowards and calling them to live courageous lives. Adam and Eve hid; Abraham lied; Moses ran; David deceived; Esther was uncertain; Elijah contemplated society; John the Baptist doubted; Peter denied; Judas betrayed. And those are just some of the leading characters…The Scriptures are full of cowards who met God and began to live courageous lives. (Erwin McManus, Uprising)