Courage Isn't the Absence of Fear

We’re kicking off a brand new series, “Brave Enough,” four weeks exploring what it means to live boldly for God. This week, we start with the truth that courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the strength to act in faith despite it. Through the story of Gideon, a man hiding in fear whom God called a “mighty man of valor,” we’ll see that God doesn’t call the brave; He makes brave those He calls. If you’ve been waiting for fear to disappear before you move forward, this week is for you.

Key Points:

•God doesn’t define us by our current condition, but by what He’s determined to make us in Christ

•“I am with you” is God’s answer to every fear we face

•True courage is following God in the midst of fear, not the absence of it