LEAP OF FAITH

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ome times in life, it takes extra-ordinary grace to come out of comfort zone. Our hurt experience can put us in the state of fear that even if we are faced with a golden opportunity we would be too intimidated to the point where we ignore the glory ahead because of the past. I’ve been there before and I understand if you are afraid of taking that chance. You may have heard God clearly but fear says, ‘…but remember what happened last time’. Fear retards you and cages you in. But Jesus says, “if you have faith like a mustard seed…” he didn’t say like faith like a mango seed. He only asks for a little faith, it may not be much but it’s enough.

      Oftentimes we ask for a certain form of confirmation from God, he honours us and gives us that sign but the fear and uncertain part of us – which is normal, still asks for more. Let’s take for example Gideon in the bible. He was the least in his father’s house and yet God chose him for an assignment. He asked the angel that came to wait till he brings out his offering, the angel accepted his request and finally when he came with it the angel did much more than just accept it, he lit it up with fire just by touching the meat and then disappeared. That was a confirmation to proceed with the duty. In other assignments, he kept asking for one more sign even after a sign has been given. (Judges 6) Some would say he wanted to be double sure, and you may be right but the angel had already given him a peep into the future by saying, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valour”. Such salutation! But Gideon started off first by complaining rather than ask what the greeting meant.

      How many times has God given us a message and yet we see the problems around us bigger than Him who has called? I’ve been there so many times and I guess that’s why this is coming across to us. Take that leap right now. Whatever God has called you to do, a small project or a gargantuan mission, all it takes is a mustard faith, eyes closed and a mind that says, “faithful is he who has called he will also do it”. Get up and Get out! Do that thing right now and stop asking questions. It’s good to ask for a sign but, see what Jesus says, “Blessed are they who believe though they’ve not seen!” Now JUMP!!!