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BOLDNESS

“But if I do it, what will they think of me?” 

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves when faced with the opportunity to make a bold move. Let’s be real, doing anything outside of the norm is scary. It is always easier to do what everyone else is doing instead of being seen as weird or the Jesus kid.

God has called us to be different, but sometimes fear holds us back. Most of our fears come from not knowing what will happen. When fear strikes and tries to keep us from doing what we know is right, it’s important that we remind ourselves who God is and His promises to us.

David, the author of Psalm 23, reminds us that when we’re walking with God, we don’t have to fear hard things. Like a shepherd leading His sheep, God walks with us through dark valleys. He is right beside us, comforting us and protecting us. He provides for us and blesses us “in the presence of our enemies.” In other words, God isn’t just looking to bless us one day. He’s interested in blessing us all along the way. 

So if it’s time for you to make a bold move, on your football team, in your home, or at your job, remember that you don’t have to fear the uncertainty of what might happen. Peace comes from the presence of God, not the absence of problems. And the God of the universe is with you. 

Respond

• What, if anything, holds you back from making bold moves? 


• If you knew that you couldn’t fail, what bold move would you make today?