BE COURAGEOUS
THE SEED
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him.” 2 Chronicles 32:7 (NIV)
Life is full of battles that often test our strength and faith. Many people face health issues, financial struggles, emotional pain, or heavy responsibilities that make them want to give up. But God’s Word repeatedly tells us to be strong and courageous. Just as He encouraged Joshua when he was about to lead Israel, God encourages us to stand firm in the face of pressure. Courage is not the absence of fear; it is choosing to trust God despite fear. He who fights for us is greater than any situation we face. When we draw strength from His Word and His promises, we can stand boldly even in overwhelming circumstances. Be encouraged God is with you. The same power that gave Joshua victory is available for you today. Refuse to be discouraged and press on with confidence in His unfailing presence.
Reflection: Courage grows when you remember who stands with you.
BIBLE READING: Joshua 1:5–9
PRAYER: Lord, fill me with courage and strength to face every challenge. Remind me always that You are with me. Amen.
JẸ́ ONÍGBOYÀ
IRUGBIN NAA:
“Ẹ mú ara le, kí ẹ sì jẹ́ onígboyà; ẹ má bẹ̀rù, bẹ́ẹ̀ ni kí àyà yín má fò yín nítorí ọba Ásíríà tàbí nítorí gbogbo ọ̀pọ̀ ènìyàn tí ó wà pẹ̀lú rẹ̀; nítorí àwọn tí ó wà pẹ̀lú wa ju àwọn tí ó wà pẹ̀lú rẹ lọ.” — 2 Kíróníkà 32:7
Ìgbésí ayé kún fún ogun tí ó sábà máa ń dán agbára àti ìgbàgbọ́ wa wò. Ọ̀pọ̀ ènìyàn ni wọ́n ń dojú kọ àìlera, ìṣòro ìnáwó, ìrora ọkàn, tàbí ojúṣe tó wuwo. Gbogbo àwọn nǹkan wọ̀nyí lè mú kí ìbẹ̀rù bò wá lójú. Ṣùgbọ́n Ọ̀rọ̀ Ọlọ́run ń rán wa létí léraléra pé ká jẹ́ alágbára ká sì jẹ́ onígboyà. Gẹ́gẹ́ bí Ọlọ́run ti gba Jóṣúà níyànjú nígbà tó fẹ́ ṣáájú àwọn ọmọ Ísírẹ́lì, bẹ́ẹ̀ náà ni Ó ń gba wa níyànjú láti dúró ṣinṣin níwájú ìpèníjà. Ìgboyà kì í ṣe àìsí ìbẹ̀rù; ó jẹ́ yíyan láti gbẹ́kẹ̀ lé Ọlọ́run láìka ìbẹ̀rù sí. Ẹni tí ó ń jà fún wa tóbi ju èyíkéyìí ìṣòro tí a lè dojú kọ lọ. Nígbà tí a bá fi agbára wa múlẹ̀ nínú Ọ̀rọ̀ Rẹ̀ àti àwọn ìlérí Rẹ̀, a lè dúró pẹ̀lú ìgboyà, àní ní àárín ìpọ́njú líle. Má ṣe jẹ́ kí ìrẹ̀wẹ̀sì gba ọ. Tẹ̀ síwájú pẹ̀lú ìgboyà, nítorí Ọlọ́run wà pẹ̀lú rẹ.
ÀṢÀRÒ: Ìgboyà máa ń dàgbà nígbà tí o bá rántí ẹni tí ó wà pẹ̀lú rẹ.
BIBLE READING: Jóṣúà 1:5–9
PRAYER: Oluwa, fi ìgboyà kún ọkàn mi, kí o sì fún mi ní agbára láti dojú kọ gbogbo ìpèníjà. Rán mí létí nígbà gbogbo pé O wà pẹ̀lú mi. Amin.