It is easy to confuse irrationality with boldness. Someone can appear macho and cocky, and assume that to be courage. Reality, however, dictates that a man’s exterior has very little to do with boldness or lack of it. You could appear steely on the outside and be jelly-like on the inside. If boldness was all about the external appearance David could not have had a chance against Goliath. In our text, the psalmist is letting us into the secret of his boldness. He prayed; and God made him bold with strength in his soul. If you find yourself faltering where you ought to take bold actions, ask the Lord to strengthen you with courage in your heart. Bear in mind that boldness is the heritage of the righteous.

“Tangible success cannot take place in life without bold actions…Bold or courageous actions are the only way to fulfill the mandate of God. The fearful will always play second fiddle.”

Queuing back, one may ask why it is important to be bold. It is because tangible success cannot take place in life without bold actions. This seems to be the first leadership lesson God gave to Joshua shortly after he took over at the time of Moses’ demise. God told him, “Be strong and of good courage. For you shall divide for an inheritance to this people, the land which I swore to their fathers, to give it to them” (Joshua 1:6).  To stress the subject, God repeated the same admonition again in verses 7 and 9. Bold or courageous actions are the only way to fulfill the mandate of God. The fearful will always play second fiddle.