Faith is spelled R.I.S.K
We often hear that saying in the context of taking our faith in Jesus out onto the streets, of offering words of encouragement to strangers, or braver still, offering to ask for healing, or praying for them. Stepping out of our comfort zones in whatever area takes risk. Sometimes seen and public, and sometimes unseen and a stepping out from past beliefs or
‘Faith is spelled R.I.S.K.’ was quoted during the talk on Sunday night at Church, and it stood out in a different way. Having been thinking about areas where I have taken risks recently, or more to the point, should have taken a risk, it challenged me from an entirely new perspective. What happens when we have faith in who Jesus says we are over what we think we might be, and act according to that? What if we take a risk to believe something that we know is true, but doesn’t come naturally to us….and follow through the actions, albeit public, privately, acting differently in a familiar situation, or with friends….
There are areas where the risk may only have a personal impact, but if that’s what we think…that’s it’s ‘only’ us it effects then what does it matter. But. I have a sneaking suspicion that if we take those tiny risks that only we know about, they would add up to us thinking, believing and living an entirely different life story where Faith in God’s word and his love for each of us would truly come first, and is far more solid and defined.
This weekend, I don’t think I believed and lived the story I should have. I didn’t take all the risks I should have and while few people may have noticed, I certainly did. There are times in the past year where I have taken the risk when it’s been needed, and usually have found that God was on the other side too:) So, will see what comes of this weekend, and what is in the future.
God is in it all, risks can be taken, and often the results will be far from what we expect, and faith in God who is all love and never changing, who’s promises are sure and true will always be the right choice.
Love wins
Faith in Jesus is sure
It’s an adventure
Always:)
