Mighty Men Of Valor

The Bible records the expression "mighty men of valor" about 37 times. That description is mostly in the Old Testament in the narratives about men who responded to God's commands.

Most of them were ordinary men until they established a relationship with God. After they realized God's plan for their lives, they lived with a purpose and became brave men who were described as "mighty men of valor."

Valor simply means having great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. David's men showed strength, courage, and boldness even when their lives were on the line.

Here are just some of the things mighty men of valor do.

A mighty man of valor puts God first.

A mighty man of valor is one who always takes care of his responsibilities.

A mighty man of valor never loses focus of his purpose.

A mighty man of valor takes risks.

A mighty man of valor doesn't just talk the talk. He also walks the walk.

A mighty man of valor doesn't limit his love. He obeys the scriptures to love all people, even his enemies.

A mighty man of valor turns problems into opportunities.

A mighty man of valor is one who relies on God while realizing he can't fulfill his mission alone.

A mighty man of valor goes through the eye of the storm with confidence. He knows there will be a rainbow after the storm is over.

A mighty man of valor is one with much compassion for those he sets out to help.

A mighty man of valor puts others ahead of himself. He knows that if he pushes other ahead, he will move ahead as well.

A mighty man of valor never puts people down. His purpose is to lift them up.

Titles don't make mighty men of valor. Wealth doesn't make them that way either. On the other hand, men without titles, popularity, wealth and prestige could very well be mighty men of valor.

Mighty Men of Valor have three distinct characteristics; strength, courage, and passion.

Joshua 1: 14, “12 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh Joshua spoke, saying, 13 “Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.’ 14 Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But you shall pass before your brethren armed, all your mighty men of valor, and help them, 15 until the Lord has given your brethren rest, as He gave you, and they also have taken possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord’s servant gave you on this side of the Jordan toward the sunrise.” 16 So they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17 Just as we heeded Moses in all things, so we will heed you. Only the Lord your God be with you, as He was with Moses. 18 Whoever rebels against your command and does not heed your words, in all that you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage.”