Have you thanked Him?
Have you praised Him?
Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?
Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?
1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)
1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.
…don’t let your fears erode the confidence God wants to give you to embrace life to the fullest every day. The danger of missing out on living fully is often much greater than the risk that comes from stepping out in faith. – STEVEN FURTICK
Don’t know if I am dating myself a little but do you remember the movie “Indian Jones and the LAST CRUSADE”? It was the THIRD installment with Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. In that film they were searching for the CUP of CHRIST. And after lots of hair-raising adventures and tests Indy came to a huge chasm with no “human” way to cross.
He desperately wanted to reach the other side where the prized grail lay, only to realize it would take a “LEAP OF FAITH” into the chasm in order to cross. And when he did, suddenly an invisible bridge appeared.
That bridge provided him access to the treasure he sought.
He never would have achieved his goal or fulfilled the adventure had he not TAKEN THAT “LEAP OF FAITH”.
Furtick reminds us today that “missing out” on what GOD has in store for our future and destiny is most times a far greater risk that the apparent “LEAP” to encounter it.
Yet over and over again the enemy does his best to plant fear and trepidation into our hearts and minds causing us to second guess ourselves or worse yet fail to step forward in obedience to the moments of calling on our lives.
Jillian, one of our Pastor’s at AHOP was sharing a story in staff yesterday about a time when she was presented a “risky opportunity”; whether or not to approach a complete stranger in a crowded arena who was in clear need of CHRIST. She described her anxiety. She described being fearful. She described the voices inside her head that tried their best to get her to ignore the prompting of her spirit to respond.
Thankfully, Jillian took the risk; she took the “LEAP”! And a scared and unsure individual was given the confidence to ALSO LEAP in faith and accept the LORD!
Truth is from time to time WE ALL need reminded that FEAR is not from GOD…
2 Timothy 1:7
The Spirit God gave us does not make us afraid. His Spirit is a source of power and love...
…and that GOD is truly MOTIVATED by our FAITH!
Hebrews 11:6 (TLB)
You can never please God without faith, without depending on him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely look for him.
In fact, fear and faith can’t occupy the same space in our hearts and mind. It is either one or the other.
Often we hear that old adage “keep the faith” thrown around at church and similar circles. I believe what we should say more often is “have the faith”. GOD has already provided a SPIRIT that is full of faith and not fear.
So…
Faced with a sticky relationship challenge? “Have the faith” that GOD will provide direction and counsel.
Faced with a new season in life? “Have the faith” to stride into it confidently.
Feeling inadequate for the task in front of you? “Have the faith” to believe you are equipped.
Unsure of that next step? “Have the faith” to take it anyway.
You can!
Matthew 17:20
Jesus told them (and us). “For if you had faith even as small as a tiny mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move!’ and it would go far away. Nothing would be impossible.
Take the LEAP!
I love you all.
Freedom Church
Pastor GDelaney
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