“If it were not for uncertainties, we’d have no need to walk by faith.” Elisabeth Elliot

Faith is Jesus asking us to do something we don’t feel like doing. For if we were already doing it, He wouldn’t need to ask, right?

Faith to follow Him in a particular area of our life often starts, however, with a cold hard decision that turns into warmth once we obey.

This is how Corrie ten Boom, who was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp for hiding Jews in her home, described it. She was asked by the Father to follow Him in taking a huge leap, at least for her, of faith.

She didn’t feel like taking that leap, let alone step! And many, quite frankly, would have understood if she hadn’t. Yet, she loved Jesus enough to trust Him despite her “justified” feelings.

After a little wrestling, she took her step of faith. What was it? You can search the internet for her story. The point here is the how, not the what.

Hebrews 11:6 states that we can’t please God unless we take faith steps to follow Him. Love God? Take a faith step out of your normal. Want to put a smile on His face? Get out of your comfort zone to do something different to become more like Him.

Sometimes this decision is cold and hard with a cry, “Help me, Lord!” The Father told Joshua to be strong and courageous (non-emotional words) not fearful and dismayed (emotional words) because He would be with Joshua every step of the way.

Your Father is like a parent teaching their child to walk. He’s down on His knees with outstretched arms asking you to walk toward Him. He hasn’t left, but wants you to step into His loving arms.

What step is your Father asking you to take today? Own your emotions. Cry out to Him for help. Then take that step, right now. Cold to warmth. Uncertain to certain as you experience your God today!

Now, excuse me. I have a phone call to make. “Lord, help me!”