Study Desk

But don't go to worrying about what you will say before you are arrested. When that time comes, God will put the right words in your mouth and the courage in your heart. It won't be you who is talking, it will be the Holy Spirit."

By your courage down here, you will receive the greatest reward for your souls in heaven.

But I have talked to my Dad about you so that he will strengthen you in the days to come and you will be filled with courage after you fail. When you come back to me, be there for your brothers who you ride with and encourage them."

Pete and John's courage amazed the decision makers. These two cowboys were obviously uneducated and crude, but there was no doubt they had ridden with Jesus.

And now, Boss, give us courage in the face of these threats. Give us boldness to preach your word.

When they said, "Amen," the place shook violently, and all who were there praying were filled with the Holy Spirit. They all went out and preached with courage and conviction in the face of imminent danger.

So take courage, men! God will do what he says he will do.

Faith and courage are as contagious as hoof and mouth.

It was great to see another cowboy, but it was even greater to hear how y'all had encouraged him to ride with faith and courage. He passed along what y'all said about wanting to see me again. He also told me how sorry y'all were for the things you'd done. And finally, he told me y'all are really ready to ride for the brand now and help me in this gathering. When I heard this, I was ecstatic.

You want to know what I think about while in prison? It's not getting out. It's that I will not be ashamed of Jesus. I pray every day that I will have the right amount of courage. So that when the time comes, it won't matter if I'm to live or die. I will do so courageously.

Only in this way will you be able to keep from being afraid of all of those who will oppose you. This courage that will be instilled in you will be a clear message to them that they will be destroyed and you will be saved by God.

It is this attitude God works through to give you the courage to complete his mission for your life.

May he give y'all the strength and courage to continue in your ride for the brand. Only then will you be allowed into the presence of God when Jesus comes riding back for the final gathering.

Park your horse under a strong cedar and have courage as you wait on the Lord to come ridin' back . . . and he ain't far off now.

Don't let up and keep going. Keep riding for him as long as your heart beats. Those who ride for him will not want to hide themselves in shame and will be full of courage when he comes riding back over the hill.

That love we have of his grows in us each and every day so that on the day of reckoning, we will be able to have courage and confidence. Jesus wouldn't be worried about that day and since we ride for him, we won't worry about it either.

This letter is written to the seven churches in the Asia province. Sit tall in grace and ride in courage with the one who was, is, and always will be. Ride with the seven spirits who stand at the throne,

Don't fret over the suffering that will happen soon. The devil will throw some of y'all in prison to test your courage. You will suffer for ten days, but if you remain faithful in the face of death, you will get the trophy buckle of life.

All who are meant to be captured will be. All who are meant to die by the sword will. If you ride for the Lord, ride tall with courage, honor, and faith.