God's Glory Church

“We are not of those who stagger to death, but we believe in the salvation of the soul.” — Hebrews 10:39

Public unrest, possible danger and inconvenience did not deter Jimmy from traveling to one of the poorest countries in the world, where he went to support local ministers. The stream of text messages constantly pouring into our group reflected the struggles he was facing. “Guys, activate the prayer chain! We’ve only driven fifteen kilometers in two hours here. The car keeps overheating.” Delays meant that Jimmy did not arrive at the site until midnight. People who gathered to hear his sermon waited for five hours. After a while, a message came in a completely different tone: “Amazing! Amazing ministry! About ten people decided to convert to Christ!”

Serving God faithfully can be difficult. The heroes of faith listed in the Epistle to the Hebrews are a confirmation of this. Moved by faith, ordinary people found themselves in difficult and dangerous circumstances. Many of them “experienced insults and wounds, as well as chains and prisons” (Heb. 11:36). Faith prompted them to take risks, trusting the outcome to God. The same applies to us. Faith may not lead us to far away dangerous places, but it can lead us to cross the street, go to the other side of town and talk to a stranger. Risky? Perhaps. But the result, now or in the future, is worth it. In addition, the Lord Himself helps us.

What risks might you have to take in following Christ? What keeps you from taking such risks?

Heavenly Father, give me the strength and courage to fully entrust my life to You.

Author: Arthur Jackson