Fear has a loud voice.

Yet, at times it disguises itself as “wisdom and prudence.”

Faith requires risk. It will often defy the natural order of things.

I am not opposed to the earthy storing things up, saving finances, etc. Listen for the Shepherd’s voice by all means.

But we must be careful that our natural minds do not trump the need for supernatural faith when Christ comes calling.

There will be times when there is no way to move forward but to risk something.

There is always a cost to following Jesus. Many folks have not yet risked one ounce of sweat, money, time, tears, or resources for the sake of Christ and His Kingdom.

In this, I question whether one is actually following Christ anywhere at all.

There will be times the money is not there to do what God has asked you to do. Ask Him to send the ravens like He did for Elijah.

Perhaps just like the widow-He has whispered to you “The oil will not run out.”

We love to say, “Where God leads, He provides.” Yes, but what if it’s after you have moved forward with no apparent possible way of attaining your goal? What if His creative means of provision is outside your “normal box?”

Hmmm. Somebody needs to hear that right now.

What if what Christ has asked you to do is naturally impossible? Will you keep moving towards it, or halt your efforts?

Fear.

Fear is a clever chameleon.

Its sidekick-unbelief- can masquerade as a real “spiritual thing” in many.

All the while…

You are waiting on God while He is waiting on you…