Unlikely Courage

Introduction

Courage: the ability to do something that frightens one, strength in the face of pain or grief, act on one's beliefs despite danger or disapproval

Joshua 1:9

Theres a difference between anticipated courage and unlikely

Unlikely: not likely to happen, be done, or be true; improbable

Mary Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Ruth, Esther, etc.

What if you aren't well known or popular, what if life feels ordinary more than extraordinary. What can you do?

Quiet Strength showing up in Public Places

3 lesser known Biblical Women who made a Courageous Difference

1. Deborah

Judges 4:4–6

Judges 4:7–9

2. Jael

Judges 4:14–17

Judges 4:18-21

C. You have to discern when it's time to crush an enemy that thinks it's your friend

D. When Manipulators are in trouble they love to run to your tent, but you have to have the courage to kill the manipulation once and for all.

Judges 5:23–24

E. Those who step back in fear end up being cursed, but those who step up in courage are called blessed

3. The Woman of Abel

2 Samuel 20:13–22

F. You don't have to be well known for the enemy to be overthrown

Conclusion

This is the season to move with courage and boldness no matter your pedigree or history. You matter. Point Blank, Period.

Confession

Father God, in this season, don't let me believe that my life does not matter. I can step up, and I will step up, and courageously make a difference; in these last and evil days. In Jesus' name Amen