Judges 7
What is the greatest risk you have ever taken in your life? For Kathie and I it was getting married when we were only 19 and 20 years old. I was so young she had to rent the car on the honeymoon. But we were sure that God was leading us so we took the risk. I am so thankful that we did.
What do you prefer in life: stability or adventure? By definition, an adventure is a journey with an uncertain outcome. Adventure has no guarantees; the only guarantee is facing the unknown. But when we get to that spot in the adventure, we discover the mighty resources of God and his presence to see us through the day.
Gideon was a guy who preferred stability. He was the direct opposite of the "mighty warrior" nickname Jesus gave him. But Jesus called him to a great adventure. He was to take 300 men into a battle against an army described as "thick as locusts." It was clear that God was calling him, yet to actually start the battle required taking a great risk.
What is clear about many Christians in 2014 is that we are much more anchored in stability than in risk taking. Let's be honest – the trend of our lives is that we want comfort, predictability and certain outcomes.
But God's people have always lived in the midst of adventure. To pick up and move to an unknown destination was the challenge given to Abraham. To pick up a staff and lead 5 million Jews into the desert was the challenge given to Moses. To pick up 5 stones and fight a giant was the challenge given to David. When Gideon picked up his trumpet and empty jar, he responded to the challenge given to him.
So what is the great adventure God has called you to today? The most adventurous place on earth should be the church. The church should be on the very forefront of what God is doing in the world as it pushes back the powers of darkness.
It's time to move, to cast off from the safe shore, and take the ship out to the high seas again! A church which prefers life in the harbor will never discover the amazing power of God Almighty.
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