“For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (TEV)
Are you waiting for God to do something? Has it occurred to you that maybe God is waiting for you to do something first? Throughout the Bible, we see an important truth: The Holy Spirit releases His power the moment you take a step of faith.
When God says go, He doesn’t mean stop. When He says now, He doesn’t mean later. God told Joshua to cross the Jordan River when it was at flood stage. He didn’t tell him to wait until the torrent had subsided. That’s typical of God. He tests your faith when things look overwhelming.
When Joshua faced an impassable barrier, the floodwaters of the Jordan River receded only after the leaders stepped into the rushing current in obedience and faith. “As soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing … The whole nation completed the crossing on dry ground” (Joshua 3:15-17 NIV).
What should you do when you know something is God’s will but you’re scared to death to do it? Do it anyway. Faith is about taking the first step. God waits for you to act first. Don’t wait to feel powerful or confident. Move ahead in your weakness. Do the right thing in spite of your fears and feelings. The Bible says, “For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 TEV). This is how you cooperate with the Holy Spirit.
Obedience unlocks God’s power. Daring faith is the key to miracles.
