Trust Factor

This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.

Psalm 91:2

HOW DID I LET HIM TALK ME INTO THIS? Richard wondered as he and his son, Josh, slowly rose into the air. The theme park they had visited the day before had been fun, but now Richard found himself strapped to Josh on the world’s tallest skycoaster.

“Are you sure we’re just three hundred feet up?” Richard asked. “This feels way higher than a football field.”

“Don’t be a baby, Dad,” Josh said. “It’ll be fun.”

Richard looked at the steel cable that suspended them above the ground. Okay, he thought, my life depends on the strength of that cable.

Suddenly, Richard found himself speeding toward the ground at more than 70 mph. He was scared, but his fear couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.

“This is awesome!” he shouted as they flew back in the other direction.

As Christians, we’re supposed to trust Jesus with our lives. But our actions don’t always show it. We may use words like the ones David uses in Psalm 91, but then we don’t put our faith into action like David did.

Richard and Josh couldn’t soar until they trusted the steel cable. It’s much the same way in our Christian lives. We’re stuck going nowhere until we trust Jesus to hold us up. Is there something you’ve wanted to do for God but were too afraid to try? Trust Him. Ask Him to increase your faith. He’s way more reliable than any steel cable.

BOTTOM LINE

What’s holding you back from stepping out for Jesus? Take a risk and discover the adventure that awaits.

Moment of Strength: Isaiah 12:2