
Taken from Fight On: The Battle for Courage
A book for all those who are searching for hope,
inspiration and courage in the days ahead.
[Your daily inspiration from Michael encouraging you to fight off fear using scripture and his unique insights.]
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August 12th
“There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 48:22 We frequently underestimate the amazing gift of God’s peace. We are doing our best to get by in a chaotic world full of trouble, danger and suspicion. The world has walked so far away from God’s peace that they fail to appreciate the Read more
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August 11th
This is what the Lord says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord your God who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 When the Lord describes Himself, He declares exactly who He is and what He does for us. Read more
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August 10th
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4 Treachery, trickery, betrayal and abandonment are what the world has to offer us. Faithfulness and true love Read more
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August 9th
I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to Me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22 It is remarkable that God has chosen to completely forgive and forget our offenses and sin. Our sin is surely a stench to God’s nostrils, something that is totally opposite Read more
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August 8th
Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one. Isaiah 44:8 The all-knowing God tells us not to be afraid 365 different times in His Word. Could Read more
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August 7th
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 Our fabulous and unlimited God is always creating a new thing or a new situation. God never tires of doing one amazing thing after Read more