Becoming Valiant

Peeking out the walled in frame 
Fearful took a mighty step 
To lean forward just a bit 
To look outside 

The walls were built there brick by brick 
Over time, or hurriedly  
Thoughts a fortress tightly made 
To keep inside 

Years of dwelling in that place 
Brought want of fresh air and new view 
Purpose filled in solitude
Now to explore 

For in a larger Tower strong
Fearful was not all alone 
Inviting Wisdom to come in
To teach Truth 

New to practice Wisdom’s guides 
Fearful found with wavering step 
Assurance faithful alongside 
To walk with 

Step by step they trod the path 
Met the fearsome foes to slay 
The Tower of Refuge always there 
Shelter to afford 

For all who take this winding path 
Overcoming indeed can be
God’s Wisdom leading hand in hand 
Transformation is given 

And over time Fearful’s cloak 
Changed its mirrored colored hues 
From somber shuddered shades of gray 
To colors emboldened 

A new name earned by journey’s end 
Confirmed and claimed by keeping on 
No more a fear-filled soul instead 
Valiant has become


Revelation 2:17 (NKJV):
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” 


For a study in God’s Wisdom, check out the Book of Proverbs located near center of the Bible. Short truths to marinate in!