Podcast 54

The episode discusses the concept of walking by faith, not by sight, likening it to riding a roller coaster blindfolded, trusting in God's promises despite uncertainties. Faith involves believing before seeing results, taking active steps, and speaking positive affirmations. Surrounding oneself with a supportive community enhances the faith journey, leading to breakthroughs and a deeper relationship with God. Embracing faith over fear ultimately leads to miracles and a sense of empowerment in the journey. All right, everyone, welcome back to another episode. Today we're diving into a pretty profound topic, walking by faith, not by sight. It's one of those ideas that sounds simple, but trust me, it runs deep. Imagine you're on a roller coaster and you're climbing up to that first drop. Your stomach is in knots, you can't see what's ahead, but you trust the ride to be safe, right? That's kind of how faith works. We often rely too heavily on our senses and experiences. And here comes God asking us to trust him when we can't see the full picture. Wait, wait, so you're saying it's like getting on a roller coaster blindfolded? Um, that sounds terrifying. How do you even start to trust like that? Exactly. Just like that thrill, your heart races because of the rush of uncertainty. The phrase walking by faith comes right from second Corinthians, chapter five, verse seven, which emphasizes that our confidence and hope shouldn't be solely based on what we perceive with our senses, but on God's promises is about believing in things, even when the reality seems starkly different. Like when you're praying for a job, but all you see are rejection emails. Oh man, I can totally relate. I've applied for jobs before, and when nothing comes through, it's like you just start questioning everything. So how do we actually move from like doubt to faith? That's a great question. The first key point is understanding that faith connects us to God's promises. Think about how many promises are there in scripture that require us to believe before we see the results. It's like planting a seed. You don't immediately see the tree, but you have to believe it's growing underground. Oh wow. So it's not just about wishing for something to happen. I mean, I always thought of faith like that, like, okay, I'll just wish hard enough. Yes. It's more active than that. It's about taking action upon beliefs. Look at figures like Abraham and Moses. They didn't just sit around hoping for things to change. They acted on their faith despite the odds. So, um, it's like you have to embody that belief, but what if the action is scary or you feel unprepared? Spot on. That's why I believe taking steps of faith, even when it's uncomfortable, is crucial. It's about stepping out, like walking on a tightrope, but knowing that God is your safety mat. It shows trust that he'll provide for you. Whoa, that's a wild image. So when going for something big, like fandom, let's say starting a new business, you'd have to like, take that leap, even if you can't see if it'll succeed. Exactly. And here's the beauty. Our declarations matter. Speaking faith instead of fear shapes our reality. We need to verbalize God's promises. Imagine if instead of saying, I'll probably fail. You said, I'm capable of rising above obstacles. Oh, it's like turning negative thoughts into positive affirmations. But um, what about having a support system in place during all of this? That's huge. Surrounding yourself with people who believe in faith can nourish and encourage your own journey. It's like having a team on a sports field. You're there cheering each other on, knowing that together, you're stronger, getting pumped with the right vibes to keep moving forward. So if I'm understanding this right, walking by faith leads to these like incredible breakthroughs and a deeper relationship with God. Absolutely. It's not always easy, but it undeniably leads to miracles. You choose faith over fear and trust that God's guiding you. Remember, he's already in your future. It's all about walking forward in that faith and knowing he's in control. Wow, that's really exciting and powerful. It's like owning the journey, right? I feel sort of inspired now.