“We act like pagans in a crisis—
only one out of an entire crowd
is daring enough to invest his faith
in the character of God.” 1
I read this quote and stopped in my tracks. Reflecting on my past experiences with faith and character, I was convicted that the quote is true. I’ve certainly acted like a pagan when going through a crisis. Have you? I began wondering why I would fall prey to this particular trap? Why would I falter in such a way when I know the Lord God, Almighty and what He is capable of.
If we believe in God then that in itself implies that we believe in the supernatural and all the other-worldliness Yahweh breathes life into. Why would I not be that One in the crowd that is daring and courageous enough to literally trust in, count on and stake my life on God to attend to me; my deepest concerns, my greatest needs, my long-lost hopes and even my biggest dreams.
I want to be that Daring One. The girl that stands up and stands firm; The One in the crowd that speaks out for truth and faces down the giant and the lies spoken over us. Lies that entangle us in fear, mischief, confusion and the like. Oh, those tangled webs.
If each of us would make this sharp decision to be that One in the crowd that cries out “Enough”; that one that cannot help but point out injustice and manipulation.... and in doing so inspires others to do the same, then there would be many a daring soul ready to rise and overcome evil with TRUTH. Not just One in the entire crowd but many!
“Lord, Make it so!”
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BY: Brandon Lake & Tasha Cobbs
1- My Utmost for His Highest; Page dated May 30th
