Where we going?

It’s hard to move toward a dangerous place. But isn’t the journey of faith a journey toward dangerous places? If there’s one thing that has resonated in my life lately, it is that the Gospel is a person, a message propelling us toward dangerous, risky places. The surety of the love of God for us flows out of us. It goes somewhere and that somewhere is often very risky.

What are dangerous places? Relationships with those different than us, time given to the unlovely or unlovable, honesty, confrontation, sacrifice. Dangerous places are places where our skills, competencies, and talents are suspect. Dangerous places require God to show up. Supernatural power is needed.

Going toward Ireland is dangerous. Raising support is dangerous. Loving my wife is dangerous, confessing my sin is dangerous, giving up my self-worship is dangerous, being a friend is dangerous, praying is dangerous…sometimes breathing is dangerous.

But, there is really good news in dangerous places. If we place the weight of our longings and failings on Christ, He will not be crushed. He is sufficient for us. We can find the strength to persevere, in His transcending love for us! HE WILL UPHOLD US!

Go do something dangerous!

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