Sunday, May 30, 2010

Stepping Out

I've been doing some thinking about faith, about really stepping out and having to really walk by faith. In Romans Paul writes that the righteous will live by faith. I have been really gripped by this fact and have been taking some spiritual inventory lately. Where do I really need faith? I have two paychecks per month, two cars (my wife and I) that work fine and are paid off, great place to live, more than enough food that we even throw away our spoiled vegetables, amazing family, friends, and in the midst of all of this I am called to live by faith. What I have been questioning is where do I even need faith? Faith if being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I can see every ounce of provision coming and live in the comfort of all that is around me. I have been very hungry for actually having to faith in God and really trust Him with every step. So I am, on September 1st my wife and I are stepping out and going for it...full time traveling evangelism, worship, preaching, or whatever doors God opens up to minister in Jesus' name. This is both liberating and a bit scary because we are really having to trust that He will provide, He will open the way, and He will see us through. I am not saying that just because everything is going smooth that you can't be living in faith I am simply saying that I need a change, I need to step out and get out of the comfort of the norm and go for it. So we are and I am so excited to see all that God will do in Haley and I as we obey the calling to go.

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  1. Chad & Haley - God is about to do some remarkable things because you are willing! This adventure will be tough at times, stretching, fun, fulfilling, and will bring you two closer to one another and to the Lord! I can't wait to hear all about it! Much love always, Angela Claiborne

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