On their way back home from Shichirigahama Beach, Hanaya and Yuri continue their conversation about trusting God with childlike faith instead of overthinking the future. When God nudges us to head in a certain direction, it can feel exciting but also a bit scary since we might only have a glimpse of the first step. But like Abraham, it is better to move forward even if we don’t know exactly where we’re headed. If you find yourself being too cautious, paralyzed by overthinking, or unsure about your next steps, this message and the song are for you.
Better to do something imperfectly in obedience rather than to do nothing. Better to act today rather than wait for that imaginary tomorrow to arrive.
— Michael L. Brown
The unique ways God loves to move should not disturb us. If anything, it should keep our relationship with Him fresh and exciting. For those who love adventure, this is great, while to the timid and rigid, this is frightening, which brings us to this challenge every believer must face— will we live by faith in Him or by fear? Now, the faith and confidence needed to be decisive can easily drift into presumption at times. Still, it is better to err on the side of extreme faith than too little faith. God can correct presumption and premature action. The law of inertia states you cannot steer what is not moving. It is much easier for the Lord to steer us when we are moving. No one passes God’s tests with a perfect score, but in Him, even our failures work for our good.
— Rick Joyner