I’ve stood on the bank long enough. I’ve looked at the new territory long enough. I’ve contemplated the rewards long enough. I’ve considered the consequences long enough. Yep, it’s time to move. It’s time to step into the water. It’s time to quit being afraid.
I’m either going to take a step of obedience, or I’m going to remain in my self-appointed state of bondage. I think it’s time to start living instead of just existing. Time to cross over into where I’m meant to live. I could remain where I am, saved from my sins and assured of eternal life with Christ - or I can surrender fully and not only be saved but begin living abundantly. Win, win!
Case closed. I’ve surrendered. He received me. I can rest now - the decision has been made. I don’t have to feel it. I don’t have to trust it. I can know it.
It’s up to Him now. I’ve done my part. Actually, it was easy - I simply had to sincerely give myself to Him. I didn’t have to “do” anything else. He’s the one that’s going to “do” something. It just keeps getting better! I only have to give Him permission - and He does the work! I don’t have to do anything else! Well, actually there is something I must do - not take it back. Not wonder if I really meant it. Just believe that He will begin a good work in me. I don’t have to see it, I don’t have to feel it. I just have to believe it. Faith works that way - believing in things unseen.
All I had to do was quit contemplating and take a step. It seemed hard because the water appeared deep and fast flowing - but that was just my fear speaking. The water immediately became clear and shallow.
One step. One obedient step. Just get your feet wet. That’s all it takes - He’ll do the rest!
