Leap of Freedom

"For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?"- Romans 8:24 (NIV).

It takes faith to believe in something you cannot see or touch. If we could see it, if we could touch it, then faith would not be required. Faith requires trust. For many, trust is a big issue. Little children trust easily, but as we grow up and the world bursts our bubbles, we become cynical and stiff-necked to anything intangible. Jesus asks us to trust like a child. That sounds like regressive maturity, but the rewards are great; the greatest being freedom. Don't children live freely? And we desire childlike freedom. As we stand on the edge of the diving board, and our Almighty Father urges us to trust Him and jump, let us fling open our arms and leap into His awaiting arms. But consider: Could you do it blindfolded? Trust God; your faith will grow with each successive dive. He will always catch you, even when you cannot see Him. He is always there. That, my friend, is worth the leap. Freedom awaits.