
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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February 19th
I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where Your glory dwells. Psalm 26:8 This verse raises the question of where our affections lie. The evil one attacks the affections of our heart to produce fear. The Lord moves the affections of our heart to produce love. What we hold dear is Read more
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February 18th
Don’t be afraid,” the prophet Elisha answered, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Read more
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February 17th
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:33 Who is better to give strength than the One who makes strength in the first place? Yes, of course, this is God Himself who wants to give strength to His own people. This verse also implies that the author asked Read more
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February 16th
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge… 2 Samuel 22:2-3 In this verse, the Lord’s character is alluded to in the concrete image of the rock. How much more concrete can you get than a rock? Rocks in this time were used Read more
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February 15th
But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. I Samuel 12:24 To serve the Lord effectively, you must mediate on the attributes and works of the Lord. When you serve someone, you think of their desires, thoughts and ways. Read more
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February 14th
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 This verse is a song and a cry of joy from the psalmist David. He recognized deeply in his being the eternal and priceless love of his God. David Read more