The people who get things done for God are people who take risks. I believe He actually created the world to be this way, and our selfish nature fights against that by putting comfort first. And when comfort gets put first, the irony is the world becomes more broken, more empty almost, and it takes more sacrifice to rebuild that once whole, then broken world.
What do you need to risk that you would rather keep?
When was the last time you took a risk? When was the last time you took a chance or a free fall and could only depend on God’s faithfulness to see that risk turn to “fruit”? If we’re comfortable, the fruits probably on its way to rotting since the last time you reaped a harvest. It’s planting time again! It’s jumping time! It’s not sitting time anymore.
Last night my small group leaders, Ben and Michelle, allowed me to lead the group discussion from the Nooma Video, “Dust”. I hadn’t led a small group for a while (at least in an official “life group” setting), and I had a great time doing it again.
So the end result of the discussion was about risk and how it connects with the idea of surrender to God.
i.e. we don’t risk anything because we want control of every situation.
I don’t know about you, but I want to be known as someone who would wisely risk it all because that’s what God wants me to do. So I started asking myself some questions that I thought I might share with you. See how good you have done in the area of risk.
When was the last time I have risked something big for God?
In the past,what have I struggled giving to God?
What am I not willing to risk because it is too important to me?
In what areas am I safe and comfortable that might be a hindrance to growth in the future?
What is God asking me to risk today?
