Flying silently through the air, soaring on the breeze, at peace yet exhilarated – it’s the reason most hang gliders risk injury and canceled insurance. You might marvel at anyone who would strap on a pair of man-made wings and jump off anything without benefit of a motor or landing gear. Avid gliders believe the experience of flying outweighs the danger.

Since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

II Corinthians 3:12

The Bible is full of stories about a similar type of folk; people willing to make a radical leap of faith, putting their earthly life and eternal hope into the unseen hands of an invisible God. To an unbelieving world it seems ludicrous to jeopardize your most precious positions to follow the teachings of a Jewish carpenter. Without understanding, holy acts of forgiveness and compassion may even seem like unwise choices.

What circumstance has grounded your faith today? Are you afraid the experience of walking in God’s ways will not outweigh the cost? Pray for discouraged believers across America today, that as the world watches, a passionate people of faith will rise up with such boldness that many will come to know the glorious hope of Christ.

Recommended Reading: Acts 10:39-43