Day Sixteen: That he would be courageous
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Just like Joshua our sons need courage. They need courage to say no to ungodliness. They need courage to boldly stand for the orphan and widow—in a culture that would rather cast them aside. They need courage to stand for the truth of God’s Word in the midst of a crooked and depraved generation. They need courage to believe the gospel and live out all of its implications. Courage comes from delighting in God’s presence. Such courage makes men, like George Whitefield, say, “We are immortal until our work on earth is done.” May our sons have courage.
Lord, I thank you for our courageous Savior. I pray today that my son might have the courage to be a man in a generation that abhors biblical manliness. Stir up in him a heart that stands courageous. Help him to fight the battles that need to be fought. May he be a tender warrior that fights the good fight. Cause the awareness of your presence to go deep into his heart. In Jesus name, Amen.
