Receive Strength / Take Courage
by Pastor Roy Esposito
Genesis 2:16-17 – Two trees in the Garden
Tree of Choice — represents human autonomy or self-rule
Tree of Choice — puts God in a category of having to mentally choose to receive Him.
Luke 10:38-42 (Passion)
KJV — “Why are you troubled and worried ?”
Worry — Suggests a preoccupation with things that can cause anxiety, stress, and pressure.
A-S & P — causes Sorrow which when sustained creates a Depressed Viewing Platform
Proverbs 15:15
“How you do anything is how you’ll do everything.” — PR
Acts 10:38
Luke 4:18
Ephesians 2:10
Beliefs — Depend on perceptions, past experiences and circumstances.
They are a product of the choices our minds make.
Faith — Is a gift given by God. — 1 Corinthians 12:9
It is a fruit of the Spirit of God’s love. — Galatians 5:22-23 – “Faith that prevails.”
Fear — the main blocking agent to Faith
“If there’s an area of your life where you are particularly fearful you probably have a calling there!” — PR
Exodus 4:10
Exodus 3:10-12
Receiving Faith depends on two things: 1. Strength 2. Courage
Deuteronomy 31:6
Joshua 1:6-7
“Be Strong” — (Heb) — also means — “Receive Strength !” — God’s Proclamation for strength.
Matthew 28: 19-20
Ephesians 1:3
Ephesians 6:16 — “The Shield of Faith” will quench EVERY fiery dart of the enemy!
Ephesians 6:10-18 (Passion)
John 16:33 (AMP) — “Take Courage!”