Where does courage come from?

1. Where does courage come from? • cour·agen. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.

2. Where does courage come from? • Psalm 16:7 through Psalm 16:8 7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.

3. David’s courage began at a young age • David came from a home where faith was instilled.

4. David’s courage began at a young age • David came from a home where faith was instilled. • Jesus is described as being from “the root of Jesse.” (Isa 11:10; Rom 15:12)

5. David’s courage began at a young age • Isaiah 11:10 - “And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious.”

6. David’s courage began at a young age • Romans 15:12 - And again, Isaiah says: “There shall be a root of Jesse; And He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, In Him the Gentiles shall hope.”

7. David’s courage began at a young age • David came from a home where faith was instilled. • Jesus is described as being from “the root of Jesse.” (Isa 11:10; Rom 15:12) • How did David learn from His father? (Eph 6:4; Jas 1:19-20)

8. David’s courage began at a young age • Ephesians 6:4 - And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

9. David’s courage began at a young age • James 1:19-20 - So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

10. David’s courage began at a young age • David came from a home where faith was instilled. • Jesus is described as being from “the root of Jesse.” (Isa 11:10; Rom 15:12) • How did David learn from His father? (Eph 6:4; Jas 1:19-20) • This is how we come to find real knowledge. (Prov 1:7)

11. David’s courage began at a young age • Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

12. David’s courage began at a young age • True wisdom will teach us who and what to fear! (Mt 10:28-31)

13. David’s courage began at a young age • Mt 10:28-31 - And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

14. David’s courage began at a young age • 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

15. David’s courage began at a young age • True wisdom will teach us who and what to fear! (Mt 10:24-31) • Fear comes when there is danger and potential loss.

16. David’s courage began at a young age • True wisdom will teach us who and what to fear! (Mt 10:24-31) • Fear comes when there is danger and potential loss. • Fear comes when there is uncertainty over what we think may happen.

17. David’s courage began at a young age • True wisdom will teach us who and what to fear! (Mt 10:24-31) • Fear comes when there is danger and potential loss. • Fear comes when there is uncertainty over what we think may happen. • What do we fear?

18. David’s courage began at a young age • Our eternity will be determined by our choice between fear and faith.

19. David’s courage began at a young age • Our eternity will be determined by our choice between fear and faith. • Revelation 21:8 (ASV) - But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

20. Courage comes in steps. • David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37)

21. Courage comes in steps. • 1 Samuel 17:34-37 - But David said to Saul, “Your servant used to keep his father’s sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, 35 I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it.

22. Courage comes in steps. • 36 Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.” 37 Moreover David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

23. Courage comes in steps. • David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37) • How old was David when he did these things?

24. Courage comes in steps. • David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37) • How old was David when he did these things? • Faith grows by practice. This is why tests are so important.

25. Courage comes in steps. • David’s fights as a Shepard was a result of earlier preparation. (1 Sam 17:34-37) • How old was David when he did these things? • Faith grows by practice. This is why tests are so important. • How many parents flee at the first opportunity for their child to suffer?

26. Courage comes in steps. • Goliath was just another step!

27. Courage comes in steps. • Goliath was just another step! • The sad truth was that there were not any other men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25)

28. Courage comes in steps. • 1 Sam 17:23-25 - Then as he talked with them, there was the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, coming up from the armies of the Philistines; and he spoke according to the same words. So David heard them. 24And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him and were dreadfully afraid.

29. Courage comes in steps. • 25 So the men of Israel said, “Have you seen this man who has come up? Surely he has come up to defy Israel; and it shall be that the man who kills him the king will enrich with great riches, will give him his daughter, and give his father’s house exemption from taxes in Israel.”

30. Courage comes in steps. • Goliath was just another step! • The sad truth was that there were not any other men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25) • David wanted to know why no one else would stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32)

31. Courage comes in steps. • 1 Samuel 17:31-32 - Now when the words which David spoke were heard, they reported them to Saul; and he sent for him. 32 Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”

32. Courage comes in steps. • Goliath was just another step! • The sad truth was that there were not any other men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25) • David wanted to know why no one else would stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32) • He was concerned about fear spreading!

33. Courage comes in steps. • Goliath was just another step! • The sad truth was that there were not any other men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25) • David wanted to know why no one else would stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32) • He was concerned about fear spreading! • There is such a thing as a “leadership of fear.” (Num 13:30-14:9)

34. Courage comes in steps. • Goliath was just another step! • The sad truth was that there were not any other men of faith at that place! (1 Sam 17:20-25) • David wanted to know why no one else would stand! (1 Sam 17:31-32) • He was concerned about fear spreading! • There is such a thing as a “leadership of fear.” (Num 13:30-14:9) • Because of David’s faith fear was now shared by the Philistines! (1 Sam 17:48-54)

35. How to have courage like David • David’s words and example taught courage! (2 Sam 23:8-12)

36. How to have courage like David • 2 Samuel 23:8-12 - These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-Basshebeth the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was called Adino the Eznite, because he had killed eight hundred men at one time. 9 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated.

37. How to have courage like David • 10 He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to plunder. 11 And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines. 12 But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.

38. How to have courage like David • David’s words and example taught courage! (2 Sam 23:8-12) • David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with God. (Psa 18:1-3, 31-36)

39. How to have courage like David • Psalm 18:1-3- I will love You, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies. • Psalm 18:31 through Psalm 18:36 • 31 For who is God, except the Lord? • And who is a rock, except our God? • 32 It is God who arms me with strength, • And makes my way perfect. • 33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer, • And sets me on my high places. • 34 He teaches my hands to make war, • So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. • 35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; • Your right hand has held me up, • Your gentleness has made me great. • 36 You enlarged my path under me, • So my feet did not slip.

40. How to have courage like David • Psalm 18:31-36 - For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 32 It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. 33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places. 34 He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. • 36 You enlarged my path under me, • So my feet did not slip.

41. How to have courage like David • 35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. 36 You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.

42. How to have courage like David • David’s words and example taught courage! (2 Sam 23:8-12) • David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with God. (Psa 18:1-3, 31-36) • Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship with God.

43. How to have courage like David • David’s words and example taught courage! (2 Sam 23:8-12) • David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with God. (Psa 18:1-3, 31-36) • Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship with God. • Why was Joshua not to be afraid? (Deut 31:23; Josh 1:6-9)

44. How to have courage like David • David’s words and example taught courage! (2 Sam 23:8-12) • David’s courage was rooted in his relationship with God. (Psa 18:1-3, 31-36) • Courage comes from confidence in ones fellowship with God. • Why was Joshua not to be afraid? (Deut 31:23; Josh 1:6-9) • From a human standpoint David was often in impossible situations.

45. How to have courage like David • The confidence of fellowship is rooted in worship! (Ps 27:4, 8)

46. How to have courage like David • Psalm 27:4 - One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.

47. How to have courage like David • Psalm 27:8 - When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

48. How to have courage like David • The confidence of fellowship is rooted in worship! (Ps 27:4, 8) • Distance and lack of interaction breeds fear and distrust.

49. How to have courage like David • The confidence of fellowship is rooted in worship! (Ps 27:4, 8) • Distance and lack of interaction breeds fear and distrust. • This kind of worship allowed David to know God and his presence. (Psa 139:1-6)

50. How to have courage like David • The confidence of fellowship is rooted in worship! (Ps 27:4, 8) • Distance and lack of interaction breeds fear and distrust. • This kind of worship allowed David to know God and his presence. (Psa 139:1-6) • Worship is work! God wanted David to “seek His face.” (Psa 27:7-8)