“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 NLT)
“Having looked on them, Jesus says, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10:27 BSB)
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” (Proverbs 25:2 NKJV)
I have found that the only way to experience the overflowing abundant life that Jesus promised me is to be willing to step out of my comfort zone into the land of “mystery” and “impossible.” I have heard it said that faith is spelled, “R-I-S-K.” So why does my life feel like it has been so limited?
Throughout my life our current culture has tried to program me to rely on reason and understanding. If something is unreasonable, it surely can’t be acceptable. If I can’t understand it, than I definitely shouldn’t pursue it. If I cant verify it within the current boundaries of science, then it can’t be valid. If I can’t find it patterned through history, then it can’t be possible today. If I can’t see evidence of it happening in other people’s lives, then it must not be for me either. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. You get the picture.
I have also been taught to make sure that my goals and aspirations are attainable. Don’t set the bar too high or I might fall short. Don’t dream too big or I might be let down. Don’t get my hopes up so that I don’t get hurt. Be positive and optimistic to a certain degree, but keep both feet on the ground. Why?
At the age of 60 (just over a third of the way through my expected lifespan) I think it’s time to blow the lid off the box. It’s past time to move into all that the Lord has called me to do, and to have, in my life. It’s time for me to step up and make an impact in, and for, the Kingdom of Heaven on this Earth! There are Kingdom benefits deposited within my spirit that are screaming to get out and manifest in life!! This will only take place to whatever degree I am willing to live in the realms “mystery” and “impossible.”
Tomorrow we will dive into the land of “mystery” as we move forward from…
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 55: “Living in the Land of ‘Mystery’ (Faith’s Treasure-House) and ‘Impossible’ (Faith’s Playground).” Part 2: Out of my comfort zone.