Decide to Be Bold: A 10-Day Brave Coaches Journeyنموونە

The Call to Boldness

“The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1

“A scared world needs a fearless church.” – A.W. Tozer

If we were to ask your friends how would they describe you? Would their first words be about your job, your love of sports, the way you can swing a golf club, or about your walk with Jesus? What does your bio on your website, resume, etc say about you? Does it list off a long list of professional and educational accomplishments? Does it say anything at all about your faith or family?

Jesus said in Matthew 10:32-33 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” Those are pretty strong words. Are you living boldly for Christ and does the world know it?

Boldness is not arrogance. Boldness is confidence rooted in righteousness. Proverbs 28:1 paints the picture clearly: the wicked are always watching their backs, but the righteous are fearless like lions. This image is not about recklessness, but about security in God. Men who know their identity in Christ stand with a strength that cannot be shaken by circumstances.

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, embodied this kind of boldness. From his teenage years, he stood in front of audiences often hostile to his views, declaring biblical truths and conservative values. He faced ridicule, pushback, and relentless criticism, yet he pressed forward without shrinking back. His life demonstrates that boldness in Christ is not about comfort, but about conviction, even when the cost is great.

Another historical example is Martin Luther. In 1521, Luther stood before the most powerful leaders of his day at the Diet of Worms. The emperor demanded he recant his writings that challenged the corruption of the church. Luther’s bold response—“Here I stand, I can do no other”—echoed through history and sparked the Reformation. His courage changed the spiritual landscape of Europe and beyond, reminding us that one bold man can alter the world.

The world needs men who, like Kirk and Luther, will stand tall in their generation with courage rooted in Christ. Boldness means believing that if God is for us, no one can ultimately stand against us.

The Brave Truth: True boldness is not based on personality but on position—our position in Christ. When we stand in His righteousness, fear loses its grip. We should lead with our faith, not hide it! We are called to live FAITH FORWARD.

Ask yourself: am I fleeing like the wicked, or standing like the righteous? Boldness is the mark of a man who trusts God’s promises more than he fears man’s opinion. Today, God calls you to live not as a timid spectator but as a lion—confident, courageous, and clear in your faith.

Action Step: Declare aloud today: “I will live with boldness because I am righteous in Christ.”

Reflection Questions:

1. Do I live timid in my faith, or bold as a lion through Christ?
2. Where in my life is fear still holding me back from speaking or acting boldly?
3. What would change in my family, workplace, or church if I consistently lived with boldness rooted in Christ?