I love this truth that my security rests in Him alone - not in other people, not in circumstances. I spent so much of my life depending on others and not even realizing it. Because I have spent so much of the last 6 years learning what it means to have an authentic relationship with Jesus, I see clearly how much I depended on others rather than Jesus. It is an easy cycle to get caught up into. There is a desire in all of us to be valued and loved. But when we depend on people first to fill that hole in our lives is when we get in trouble.
“Depending only on Me may feel like walking on a tightrope, but there is a safety net underneath: the everlasting arms. So don’t be afraid of falling.” How many times have I been afraid to take the first step? In the movie, “Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade,” there was a scene when Indiana comes to a big chasm. There was not a way that was visible for him to cross. “Indiana is faced with the impossible. All he sees is the sheer cliff edge and the vast gulf beneath him. Then, as he studies his guidebook, his face relaxes in realization, and he says, "It's a leap of faith. With his father whispering, "You must believe, boy, you must believe," Indiana looks straight ahead, gathers his courage, and slowly raises one foot into the empty air in front of him. With a thud, his foot lands on solid ground. The camera pans to show Indiana standing on a narrow rock bridge, deceptively carved to match the exact outline of the ravine beneath it.” (Taken from “Stepping Out in Faith - Brad Bailey April 3, 2005)
Let’s depend only on Him today. If we would just take that first step, He will have solid ground underneath for us to step on. We don’t need to be afraid of falling or failing. Keep your eyes on Him and step out in faith today!
Stepping with you,
mama eydie
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