No matter what stage of my walk with Jesus I am in, I find myself frequently challenged to 'take courage' and step out of the boat when Jesus calls.
Have we lost the art of risk when it comes to our faith? Are we settling for play-it-safe, cookie-cutter religion that has no life, teeth, focus, or power to it?
I know risk and faith can be used by irresponsible people to do irresponsible things. But not risking can be used by overly responsible people to avoid the adventure God has called them to. I can fall, all too often, in this latter category!
It’s almost impossible to see God-things happen while we are playing it safe.
Most churches are playing it safe. Many Christians are playing it safe. Yes, risk can sometimes bring with it the element of danger. But, then again, not risking when faith calls us forward could be even more dangerous!
So, today might be a great day to pray about getting out of the boat, burning that play-it-safe bridge, starting that new God-venture or God-inspired adventure, going after that dream even though the stakes are high. Really, what do you have to lose? Really? And, really, what might you have to gain?
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After reading your article I took a risk I have been putting off for several months. It’s a risk that goes deep into my soul. The results could be non-existent or life altering. Every step of faith is a guaranteed risk of loss to the work of our flesh, but a steep gain in the work of the Spirit. Now I wait for a response. My flesh says, “You have made many risks and there is no response. Godly people you have known for 50 years have done nothing in response. This will be the same.” I’ve heard that voice before so I turn to rest in the work of Christ who makes things grow in it’s season, in his time.