My friend finally found the perfect place to build his dream house.
It's a quiet, serene, piece of land that overlooks a beautiful lake. The problem is that it's near a floodplain. So his insurance agent told him that he could build the house - but if there was ever a flood, he would not be covered.
Not wanting to see his dream thwarted, my friend called another insurance agent, then another, then another. He finally found an agent that would give him the proper coverage. And it was with this confidence that he went out, built his gorgeous house, and saw his dream come true.
This Sunday we meet Jesus as he prays for his disciples. He reminds them of how he watched over them, how he guarded them, and how he now prays for their protection.
Why does he do this?
Because you and I have dreams and plans that we’re scared to pursue - and need to know that God’s protection is more comprehensive than any insurance policy.
God's dream is for you and me to go out into the world and do bold things. And in our fear, we need the assurance of God’s presence and protection.
Do we know how important this is?
You know, there's something only you can hear, only you can see, and only you can do. Yet we’re scared to speak up, go out, and act on it.
So we need the assurance that, as we pursue the life we are meant to live, as we take chances, as we take risks, God has us covered.
What’s holding you back?
Why aren’t we jumping up, jumping out, or jumping in?
May that Holy Spirit of comfort - and power - come and do a new work in us.
May that Holy Spirit of comfort - and power - come and do a new work in us.
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