Faith in Action: Living a Dynamic and Adventurous Life

 

*_Faith in Action: Living a Dynamic and Adventurous Life_*

The life of faith is not meant to be dull, suffocating, or restrictive. On the contrary, it is meant to be active, dynamic, and adventurous—an exhilarating journey filled with divine encounters and unexpected blessings.

We can think of faith as a bike with large, sturdy wheels. As with most bikes, this one only works when you climb on and start pedaling. In other words, you have to do something with the faith you’ve been given if you want it to take you where God is leading.

Scripture tells us that faith is not passive but active. *"Stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong"* (1 Cor 16:13). We are called to *"live by faith, not by sight"* (2 Cor 5:7), to *"receive by faith"* (Gal 3:14), to *"continue in the faith"* (Col 1:23), to *"contend for the faith"* (Jude 1:3), and to *"put on faith"* (1 Thes 5:8), among other exhortations.

In order to be the kind of people God wants us to be, do the kinds of things He wants us to do, and live the kind of life He created us for, we need to act on the faith we have. Yes, there are times when we need to be still, when we need to wait patiently for God’s direction. But even then, faith goes into action, enabling us to trust that God will speak to us as we come to Him in prayer and that He will lead us when we seek His guidance.

Do you want to live a fruitful life?

Do you want to experience God?

Do you want to become more like the Jesus you love?

Then say good-bye to comfort and ease and safety and doing everything your way, and say hello to a life of faith and adventure. Tell the Lord you’re tired of straddling the fence and living like everyone around you, caught up with worldly cares and concerns. Tell Him you can’t go on without a living, vital faith. Ask Him today to help you respond in faith to whatever He asks. Then put your faith into action by believing He will answer that prayer.