SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH COURAGE AND BOLDNESS
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Joshua 1:6-9
Key Verse: “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” — Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
Supporting Texts: Proverbs 28:1; Acts 4:29-31; Esther 4:14-16; 2 Timothy 1:7; Hebrews 10:35
INTRODUCTION:
Courage and boldness are indispensable qualities for anyone who desires to walk in divine purpose and experience consistent supernatural help. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly commands His people to be strong and courageous, not because challenges will be absent, but because fear must never dominate the hearts of those who depend on Him. Divine help is often released when believers choose faith over fear.
Many destinies remain stagnant not because God is unwilling to help, but because fear has silenced obedience and paralysed action. Fear breeds hesitation, compromise, and retreat, while courage propels believers into obedience, confrontation, and decisive action. Where fear reigns, divine help is restrained; where boldness rises, heaven responds.
In every generation, God seeks men and women who will stand boldly for truth, righteousness, and divine instruction. Courage does not mean the absence of fear; it means moving forward in obedience despite fear, fully trusting that God’s presence guarantees victory and supernatural assistance.
1. COURAGE AND BOLDNESS ARE DIVINE COMMANDS
Courage is not optional in the kingdom of God; it is a command that accompanies divine assignment. God expects His servants to act boldly because His presence backs their obedience.
a) Courage Is Commanded by God — Joshua 1:6
God commands strength and courage because obedience requires bold action in the face of uncertainty.
b) Fear Is Not from God — 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear originates from the enemy and must be rejected for divine help to manifest.
c) Boldness Reflects Trust in God’s Presence — Isaiah 41:10
Confidence in God’s nearness produces inner strength and fearless obedience.
d) Obedience Requires Courageous Action — Deuteronomy 31:6
God’s promises are fulfilled when believers act courageously on His Word.
Biblical Example:
Joshua displayed courage by leading Israel into the Promised Land despite opposition, securing divine help through obedience and bold leadership (Joshua 6:1-20).
2. COURAGE ACTIVATES DIVINE INTERVENTION
God’s help is often released when believers confront challenges boldly rather than retreating in fear. Courage invites divine backing.
a) Bold Faith Provokes God’s Response — Hebrews 10:35
Confidence in God attracts great recompense and divine reward.
b) Courage Disrupts the Enemy’s Agenda — Proverbs 28:1
The righteous advance boldly, unsettling the schemes of darkness.
c) Boldness Opens Supernatural Doors — Acts 12:5-11
Courageous prayer and faith release miraculous intervention.
d) God Fights for the Courageous — Exodus 14:13-14
Standing firm in faith positions God to fight on behalf of His people.
Biblical Example:
David confronted Goliath with courage and faith, and divine help granted him victory over an impossible enemy (1 Samuel 17:45-50).
3. BOLDNESS SUSTAINS DIVINE HELP IN DIFFICULT SEASONS
Sustained courage ensures continued access to divine assistance, especially during prolonged battles and opposition.
a) Boldness Prevents Retreat — Galatians 6:9
Courage strengthens endurance and prevents giving up before victory arrives.
b) Courage Strengthens Spiritual Authority — Acts 4:29-31
Bold believers speak God’s Word with power, inviting fresh infilling of the Spirit.
c) Boldness Guards Destiny — Nehemiah 6:11
Courage protects divine assignments from intimidation and distraction.
d) Courage Attracts God’s Glory — Psalm 27:14
Strengthened hearts experience renewed hope and divine reinforcement.
Biblical Example:
The apostles maintained boldness amid persecution, resulting in signs, wonders, and exponential growth of the early church (Acts 5:27-42).
4. LACK OF COURAGE HINDERS DIVINE HELP
Fear, timidity, and compromise restrict the flow of God’s power and delay destiny fulfilment.
a) Fear Produces Disobedience — Numbers 13:31-33
Fearful hearts reject God’s promises and forfeit divine help.
b) Timidity Invites Stagnation — Matthew 25:25-30
Fearful inactivity leads to loss of opportunities and rewards.
c) Compromise Weakens Spiritual Strength — Judges 16:20
A lack of boldness exposes believers to defeat and spiritual decline.
d) Fear Blocks Breakthroughs — Revelation 21:8
Persistent fear excludes believers from walking fully in God’s promises.
Biblical Example:
The ten spies lacked courage and discouraged Israel, delaying their inheritance for forty years (Numbers 14:1-4).
CONCLUSION:
Courage and boldness are spiritual forces that unlock divine help and propel believers into destiny fulfilment. God works powerfully through those who refuse to be intimidated by circumstances, opposition, or fear. Bold obedience creates pathways for supernatural intervention.
As believers choose courage over fear and faith over doubt, divine help becomes consistent and evident. Rise boldly, act decisively, and trust God completely, your courage will command heaven’s response and establish your victory.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, baptise me with divine courage to obey You fully in Jesus name.
2. Lord, uproot every spirit of fear limiting my destiny in Jesus name.
3. Holy Spirit, empower me to stand boldly for righteousness in Jesus name.
4. Father, strengthen my heart to confront challenges without fear in Jesus name.
5. Lord, let bold faith activate divine help in my life in Jesus name.
6. Father, grant me courage to pursue my divine assignment relentlessly in Jesus name.
7. Holy Spirit, silence every voice of intimidation around my destiny in Jesus name.
8. Lord, give me boldness to declare Your Word with confidence in Jesus name.
9. Father, let courage open supernatural doors before me in Jesus name.
10. Lord, establish my victory through bold obedience in Jesus name.
