Shrinking Back

I read this little verse in my Wide Awake book by Erwin McManus and it begged me to read it over and over again.

Hebrews 10:38: "But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back."

God calls us to a life of faith. How can he use us, call us, stretch us, if we are unwilling to trust Him and take steps requiring faith? Every person from the Bible who was involved in something extraordinary, trusted God and took a step of faith and God honored it. He stretched them. Were they afraid? Maybe. Did they doubt? Probably. Did they obey? Definitely. Did they see the very hand of God in the situation? Absolutely.

God is looking all over this earth for people who are willing to be used by God, no matter the cost. Will his eyes land on you? Or will you be passed over? Are you fully surrendered to the will of God for your life? You have accepted Him as Savior, but have you accepted Him as Lord?

This verse says God takes no pleasure in the one who shrinks back. No pleasure. Don't you want God to take pleasure in you? I know I do. Don't be afraid. Trust in the one who loves you more than anyone else. As God stretches out His hand to you, place your hand confidently in His and let Him lead you on. A great adventure awaits you, if you will just trust Him and obey. Blessings on this cloudy, breezy, cool wonderful Monday.