Take a Risk

What a Risk
There I am at the Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa-the world's highest bridge at 216 meters or approximately 707 feet. (This is about half the height of the Sears (Willis Tower). You would never know this as you drive over but the height of the bridge is extremely important if you are a bungy jumper, yes, that is , if you want to bungy jump. Well I thought about it and actually wished I had the courage to do just that, allow myself to be pushed into space in a swing and dangle there between heaven and earth. What I found so impressive was that almost all of the workers there who come from impoverished black and colored South Africa told me they had jumped And they loved it Why not, this was a huge adventure to give them the thrill they could never get as they fight the struggles they face. I was so proud of them and envied them They tried to encourage me by telling me a 90 year old man had jumped. Well I would have to see that to believe it. What a risk I met someone who had actually jumped and he said he was really scared but he was alive to describe it to me. Well before you can attempt to jump in that oh so small harness, there is a list of tests you must pass. It looks like the same tests for those heart-stopping amusement rides but as I checked it out, and believe I passed each one, heart, lungs, bones etc, there was one missing-FEAR Sure enough when I went to the store there were those tee-shirts, "Confront your fear" I have thought about this a lot and realize that at some point, we all have to take risks to grow, and as believers in Christ, to obey what sometimes is a great call and redirection for our lives. So here I am in Cape Town, South Africa and to me, it was a huge risk to leave all and trust others to support me and come here. Four years later I am still here, trusting God every step of the way. When you bungy jump you have to trust that harness! Thank God I have something even stronger and surer. It is my faith in the Christ who called me here and who has promised to keep me until all is accomplished! Maybe there is something you want to do or feel called to do but are afraid. Go ahead, take that risk. Trust a God who will not let you fall