Obedience doesn’t always feel holy or heroic — sometimes it feels frightening and uncomfortable. Yet when God lifts us from the familiar and repots our faith, the stretching and discomfort become the soil of new growth. He never moves us to harm us, but to help us flourish in His purpose.
Tag: stepping out in faith
Don’t Reel It In
DON'T REEL IT IN: It is easy to be bold when our peers are cheering us on. It is easy to speak out when our message coincides with popular ideas. However, when we speak the truth and share Christ with others outside our circle it is not as easy. When we act while using the Bible as our guide, not everyone understands or appreciates our reasons. So, we hold back. We reel it in, and we render ourselves ineffectual.
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 