Taking Steps of Faith

As we continue to journey through change and the world of the ‘new normal’ it takes steps of faith to trust God, do what’s in our control and not stress about what isn’t. Faith is often an overused but misunderstood word. It means essentially to relinquish trust in ourselves and give it over to another. Faith is the medium by how God makes himself known-it moves mountains, heals the sick, changes the course of people’s lives and it’s the means of entrance into the kingdom of heaven. Faith then at its cores is faith in Jesus Christ as the son of God who makes us come alive!

We can get a sense of nostalgia looking back, longing for the “good old days” before Covid. We should renounce the desire to go back to the way things were settling for the past. The good old days are still ahead! It’s great to reflect and celebrate, but let’s not get bogged down and mired in it- let’s keep pushing ahead, bearing fruit. Lets plant shade trees we’ll never sit under.

How would I characterize faith? Faith is often translated into the acrostic: Forsaking All I Trust Him. That’s what it means to live by faith. The past is important as a measure (trust me, I’m a historian I get this) but it shouldn’t be a pair of handcuffs. May we instead look to build our own legacy, despite Covid or whatever else seeks to hold us back, cause a ripple in the pond, longing to see the Lord work marvelously in OUR age and may we be found faithful!