I chose to believe God’s word is true over fifty years ago, but I find my faith is challenged every time there is a divergence between what I want and what God’s word says is good and right.
Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 (CEV)
Faith is choosing to believe without visible proof, but it is not a one time decision. Why? Because every choice we make reveals what we believe about God, Jesus, the Bible, and even who we are as Christ-followers.
The following is one of my favorite Bible verses. I love the promise of God’s presence when we stumble in our walk of faith.
Though they stumble, they will never fall,
    for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalm 37:24 (NLT)
When we take that first step of faith and call out to God (Romans 10:9-10), He doesn’t just save us and leave us. No! He comes alongside us, takes our hand, and never lets us fall!
How about you? Do you believe God’s word, the Bible, is true. If so, how does it make you feel to know God will never let you fall?
I believe God’s Word is true and what a wonderful feeling to know a loving Father hold our hand even when we are trying to run off in the wrong direction.
I recently heard someone say if Jesus loved you enough to sacrifice Himself for you, why would you even think He would abandon you because you failed. That is a powerful thought!!! Loved so much that a perfect Savior offered Himself as a sacrifice for my sin, but also walks beside me.
Jane, you are absolutely right….. all the anxiety associated with “ the fear of falling” is overwhelming……….thank you for the reminder to look up.
Barb, thank you for the reminder that faith is an ongoing active process and if we fall we put our focus on Him accept His forgiveness and “ get up”
Great insight! Thank you for reminding me/us of the importance of keeping our eyes on the One who holds our hand. Pulling that thread a little further I see another benefit of keeping our eyes on the Father – keeping our eyes on Him protects us from the accusations and shame the enemy wants us to experience when we stumble. Keeping our eyes on our Father fills us with gratitude and praise for the One who holds our hand. Wow! Thank you for sharing!
Yes, I do believe the Word of God is truth…even if I don’t see the truth or understand the “trip” I stumbled into. I know He is holding my hand and hasn’t let me fall flat on my face. Tripping was never fun as a child, but we’ve all done it. You know that moment when everything slows down and you can see it coming? Life does that to us sometimes, but when we open our eyes we realize we haven’t hit the ground because our Daddy is holding tight. (Just like Barb said above) So, when life knocks the breathe right out of you and you’re experiencing that falling sensation, resist the urge to close your eyes and Look Up into your Father’s face. He’s got YOU….He’s got ME! Secure, protected, adored, loved and favored is how I feel knowing God will never let me fall.