Today we will be dealing with 25 bible verses about strength and courage. Strength is the physical or spiritual ability to do a difficult task. Courage is the quality of spirit that allows you to face danger without fear. A man can possess the strength to do something but lacks the courage to take on the challenge. And a man could have the courage but lack the strength to get it done. These two qualities complement one another and they are very important in the life of a Christian. As Christians, the scripture said Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
We are not in battle with flesh and blood but against principalities and powers in dark places. For us to conquer these powers and principalities we need strength and courage. While strength helps us conquer during the war, courage gives us the power not to be intimidated by those powers. Any believer that lacks strength and courage will be trampled upon by the enemy. The children of Isreal lacked strength and courage before the Philistines and for days, they were badly intimidated by the Philistines soldier. Until David came. Although the young David doesn’t have the physical strength to fight Goliath he has the courage to challenge him to a fight. When a man can face his fears, strength will come.
The enemy understands that the strength of a man that knows God is limitless that why the enemy would rather play on the courage of any believer. When we lose our courage to fear, we lose the strength to keep fighting. That’s why we have compiled these 25 bible verses about strength and courage.
1. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
2. Deuteronomy 31:6-8
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
3. Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
4. Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
5. John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
6. Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
7. Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God, I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
8. 2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
9. Joshua 1:9-11
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: “Go through the camp and tell the people, ‘Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you for your own.”
10. Isaiah 41:10-13
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Behold, all those who were incensed against you. Shall be ashamed and disgraced; They shall be as nothing, And those who strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and not find them— Those who contended with you. Those who war against you Shall be as nothing, As a nonexistent thing. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
11. Psalm 27:14
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
12. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
13. Psalm 23:1-4
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
14. Philippians 1:28
and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
15. Psalm 112:7
They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
16. Joshua 1:6
Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.
17. Psalm 31:24
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.
18. Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense ; he has become my salvation.”
19. Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
20. Psalm 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise- in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
21. Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?
22. 1 Corinthians 10:13
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
23. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
24. John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
25. Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
