Risky
I have been challenging myself over the last few weeks to lead with more risk. It is always easier to ‘stay safe’ with what I know…to only lead into places I am already comfortable. But what if the Spirit-led life is more messy, risky, and chaotic than what we are used too…does God always lead us to the comfortable?
Today I read a great quote from a documentary about Ernest Shackleton’s journey to the South Pole in the early 1900′s. He was looking to build a team of men that would accompany him…so he placed an ad in a newspaper looking for the right men.
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”
I am starting to believe the Spirit-led life must involve similar risk…and it makes sense. Risk involves us letting go of control and trusting in the unseen…trusting in the One leading.
The level of risk is equal to our measure of trust.
What risk is God calling you too?
