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Take A Step

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

Henrietta Mears taught at Hollywood Presbyterian Church and influenced leaders like Billy Graham, Bill Bright and former Senate Chaplain Richard Halverson. Disappointed by the lack of good educational material, she started her own publishing house - in her garage! It later became Gospel Light Publishers, one of the most effective in the world. When she couldn’t find a good single-volume introduction to the Bible, she wrote one. To this day it remains a best seller. Then, motivated by the lack of good retreat facilities for Christians living in crowded Los Angeles, she found the perfect spot in the San Gabriel Mountains. After prayer and negotiation, she got her retreat. It’s now Forest Home, a top-notch conference centre. Always, at the point of her greatest frustration, Henrietta would take a step of faith and find a bridge was always there! In fact, on her deathbed when somebody asked, ‘If you could do it again, what would you do differently’’ she replied, ‘I’d trust Christ even more!’ Nothing changes until we become dissatisfied with our present circumstances. Nehemiah couldn’t bear to think of Jerusalem in ruins, so, risking the king’s fury, he rallied God’s people. David, tired of Goliath’s threats, put his life on the line and defeated him. Elijah couldn’t stand idolatry, so he took on the prophets of Baal - and won! Listen: ‘‘do not be dismayed, I will help you”. If you’re tired of the status quo, perhaps God’s nudging you to take a step of faith. Do it - you’ll never regret trusting Him ‘even more!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, Help me take a step out in faith so that you can accomplish what you want me to accomplish today! In Your Precious Name, Amen