Faith Isn’t a Finish Line
Faith Isn’t a Finish Line
Faith isn’t something that takes a hold of us and then we’re good. Faith isn’t something we choose once—but something we commit to every day. You might find yourself facing pain, uncertainty, and fear, whispering up to heaven the only words that feel honest: “But I didn’t sign up for this.” Know this truth: The enemy wants you defeated. The enemy wants you grieving. Let’s rise like Jochebed and choose life and faith. In the moments of his first cry, Moses’s life became rearranged. The river would not consume him. His mother’s faith stood strong against the waves of doubt.
Tweet ThisFaith isn’t the finish line because God isn’t finished with you or me. If you are holding this book God has plans for your life. Because of His sovereign goodness, God will sometimes allow disruptions to help strengthen your faith. Even in the hardest parts, we can choose to have faith in God’s goodness and His sovereignty.
River of Uncertainty
If you find yourself facing a river of uncertainty, may you remember this: the river of fear doesn’t have to ruin your faith. Will you experience doubt? Yes. Will you question God’s plan? Yes. Will you be afraid? Possibly. These things don’t diminish your faith. I used to believe that faith replaces fear. Instead, Jochebed has taught me that faith and fear can stand side by side. Faith can hold fear’s hand and tell her, “It will be okay.” God is in the middle of our fears with the faith we need to stay afloat.
If we are to see God’s hand, faith is required at the very beginning of our journey. We don’t want to wait until we’ve reached the end of this Christian life to have faith. We can start having a settled faith today—not in our abilities or circumstances, but in a faithful God. Remember it isn’t our faith that is the key—it is Who we have faith in! The disappointing seasons have the ability to deepen our belief in this truth: God is faithful. Right now, today.
A Look at Moses
Did this hidden, brave, and surrendered faith permeate Moses’s life as well? I think we will see that it did. Moses did not have to include these early details about his mother when he recorded his story, but these particular points lead me to believe Moses drew from his mother’s (and father’s) faith for the rest of his life. Our hidden places, our courageous acts, and surrendered faith all come from walking through the waters of doubt.
You might not have anything to offer God right now. There might be shattered dreams lying at your feet. The world seems like it is moving on, but you are stuck here picking up pieces of a life you didn’t want. If you and I were getting coffee, I would tell you, you don’t have to have the answers to have faith. Believe God, even in the deep waters.
Dear heavenly Father who watched over Moses, be with me today. My life feels like that tiny little basket on the edge of the river. I’m afraid, I want to control my life, and yet I feel unseen and invisible. You made me and You love me, but life feels so confusing right now. Help me trust You, even here. I cannot understand what is going on, but You are still good. I’ll admit I don’t have the faith I need. Help my unbelief. I need You to grow my faith during this season of interruption. In the midst of even this, You are good. Amen.
Excerpt taken from I Didn’t Sign Up for This, by Sarah E. Frazer, B&H Publishing Group, Brentwood TN. Copyright © 2023. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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