I searched my hefty Strong's Concordance and Couldn't find the word mentioned in the Bible. "Courage" is there. "Strength" is there, but not "Brave." Perhaps bravery is simply a combination of The Two. But how can I be brave when I'm Scared, and Weak and Confused? It helps to picture a child walking into a dark, Dank cellar holding tightly to her daddy's hand. She can be brave because of the strong Companion beside her. As I walk in the black, scary unknowns of Life, I don't need to drum up courage or Strength or Bravery. I just need to remember who's holding my Hand. "For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand saying unto thee, fear not, I will help thee." Isaiah 41:13 |