Don’t Fear Taking Risks!
It is good to be adventurous, boldly attempting new feats, exploring uncharted territory, venturing into places and situations you haven’t seen before. Taking risks leads anyone to an exhilarating life! Don’t fear it! Even a turtle won’t get anywhere unless it sticks its neck out! And so must you!
Yet, it is absolutely necessary that you remain subservient to God, His laws, and His specific guidelines; it’s imperative to be obedient to all divine prescriptions! Be bold in all you attempt, but always within God’s parameters! Moreover, every step you take, and every move you make, must be accomplished in the light of eternity!
As a youngster I read a true account which I’ve never forgotten. It was a cute story about a little girl on a leisure walk with her father. At one point, she noticed some pretty flowers growing at the edge of the road, and she decided to pick some up and take to her mother. A major obstacle, however, was that those flowers were growing on a dangerous incline; she could easily fall into the precipice, if she tried it all alone. Even so, her father gave his consent to pluck the flowers on condition that he would hold her tightly by her other hand.
Our God, likewise, allows His children the liberty to fulfill many things in life. Yet, not completely on their own; they may do it only as long as they remain safely upheld by His mighty hand. In this manner, they will stay secure and lovingly protected in whatever they attempt!
Jesus had warned His early followers: “Without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). As the Great Shepherd of the sheep, He ever leads His own in paths of righteousness. Therefore, God’s people have the perpetual and the comforting assurance that He will never leave them nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5).
Therefore, be bold in all you attempt! Never fear taking risks if you are persuaded of God’s approval of that new venture. Wherever you are is a legitimate starting point for something new and exciting in your life. Wherever you are you can find access to the road you must take to go where you need!
Let Christ point the way you must follow, and show the things you are expected to do. In such case, you can safely proceed to the place of greatness and of genuine fulfillment, knowing that such is the only direction He wishes you to traverse.
As a follower of Christ, your attitude should be one of positive expectancy amidst whatever barriers you may encounter along your earthly pilgrimage. If you just look down and around, you may see signs that would keep you from moving. But if you look up, to the brighter side, you shall have greater confidence to move on. The obstacles are not ignored, but neither are they allowed to have a dominant role in your journey!
Just as God accompanied the Israelites throughout their physical wilderness, He shall not abandon you in the emotional and mental deserts you may have to experience while en route to your destination! Don’t fear taking risks! “With God, all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26).
