A Voice in the Wilderness

2020-01-21

Venturing Out

"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." Helen Keller

 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21 

 "The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure." Joseph Campbell

 "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:14  

I have been thinking lately about the Christian life as an adventure. Adventure can be defined as: an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks, an exciting or remarkable experience, or setting out on a journey. 

As God's people we are on a journey, an adventure if you will, as we set out in "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)  

Adventures are, by nature, risky.  Things don't always go according to plan (at least not our plan). When you are on an adventure there might be surprises. The disciples were often surprised by Jesus' actions and words. Why should it be any different for us?

When you are on an adventure, the path you travel isn't always the shortest distance between two points. Sometimes there is important work that the Lord is doing by having us take the longer road or the path less traveled.

When you are on an adventure you might encounter challenges. Think of the Israelites in the wilderness, or the disciples trying to figure out how to feed 5000 people with a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish. We too face challenges in our living out our faith.

When you are on an adventure there might be an element of risk or even danger. But adventures also encompass joy. The apostle Paul was arrested, shipwrecked, and bitten by a viper while on the adventure. But Paul and his companions also rejoiced as they saw God do amazing thing in their midst!

The stories of the saints down through the ages include many examples of braving danger for the sake of the Gospel. All of these were empowered and encouraged by their life in Christ. We too will find that we can "do all things THROUGH Christ who strengthens us" (Philippians 4:13).

So I invite you to venture out with me. Come be a part of the adventure here at St. John's as together we seek to follow the Lord and be faithful to his call on our lives. Life in Christ: This is the greatest adventure!

Blessings,

Matthew+

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