Our verse for today is Ecclesiastes 11:4.
“He who watches the wind will not sow, and he who looks at the clouds will not reap.”
In other words, if we wait until fear is gone or the conditions are perfect, we’ll never leap. Faith means acting even when we feel afraid, knowing that obedience brings its own reward.
A few years back, Liz and I took the grandkids swimming at the health club. Our gym has a giant fifteen-foot water slide for the kids. Grandparents are not allowed on it, at least that was my official position. Our little five-year-old granddaughter came over to me and said, “I want to go down the waterslide.” She took a breath and then added, “I wish I was used to it.”
Kids often make profound statements, and this was one of them. It is a profound truth that great opportunities usually come with great anxiety. But if you face your fears, they can bring great blessings.
Winston Churchill said, “If I do that which I fear, fear will leave me.”
After our then-little five-year-old got used to the waterslide, she had a great time. The next time you have a daunting task before you, smile and say, “I will get used to it.” In the end, you will have a great blessing.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.