Steps, not Leaps

I just concluded a series entitled: Forward Motion. The whole premise is that our journey with Jesus Christ is about the steps we take, not the mythical leaps we see. It seems obvious enough, but for most people, a relationship with Christ is seen as a big leap of faith rather than a step in the right direction. We read passages of Scripture like:

Mark 8:34-35 "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and the gospel will save it."

Matthew 5:48 "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

...and we think, "this is impossible!"

Working with students, I see this mentality all the time. But over the last month, I have watched the truth of God's word change the perspective from "I have to make a giant leap" to "I'm gonna take this step, I'm gonna celebrate this step, and I'm gonna ask God to show me the next step when I am ready."

I will always celebrate the first step (accepting Christ) in another's life, but when someone makes the effort to go deeper, It makes me want to shout and scream with Joy! I am proud of the steps so many of my students have taken in the last several months. With every step forward, I am reminded of Jesus' words in Mark 10:27 "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

Till the next post...