Stepping Scared
“I came to you in weakness – timid and trembling.” 1 Corinthians 2:3, NLT
We don’t normally associate timidity with Paul. His missionary journeys spread the gospel of Jesus across miles. Saul became Paul on the Damascus Road and it changed this harsh megaphone for The Law and Judaism to a compassionate light for Jesus.
God used Paul to change lives, and in the end, Paul lost his life for the gospel.
I love his transparency in verse three. Paul was anxious to get it right. His knees trembled – he felt that flutter as he moved forward. Paul knew Jesus had called him. He knew, because he knew, that the path he was to walk would be difficult and crazy exhilarating at the same time. He stepped scared.
Taking a new step – or a next step – toward a life of abundant, victorious living often feels scary. That’s OK.
Knees shaking, heart beating, sweaty palms, breathless, ready to run, are all natural feelings when we are doing something different – something new.
Step scared.
Linking with…Suzie Eller at #livefree Thursday, Kelly Balarie at Purposeful Faith, Holly Barrett at Testimony Tuesday , Crystal Storms at Intentional Tuesday and Susan B. Mead at #DanceWithJesus Friday
Love it! A very good reminder. Thanks for writing.
Thanks for visiting Patty!
“Step scared.” I love that!!! Such a great reminder that sometimes we are scared but we have to do it anyway! We’re neighbors at Testimony Tuesday! xoxo
Even scared Shannon, we keep moving!
Hey there, Carmen! Always encouraged by your posts. Connecting with you through #Raralinkup again. Blessings to you today!
Thank you Lisa! I’m so glad you stopped by.
I’m going to remember this Carmen! Step scared. Yes, we will have moments of shaky knees, but we need to move forward anyway! Love this, friend:)
Kristine, you’ve been stepping scared lately, I would think. Congratulations on your book launch!
I guess if Paul was sometimes scared, I shouldn’t feel badly when I feel that way myself. As long as I keep walking forward!
Right, Betsy. We just keep going forward.
Thank you for this insight into Paul, Carmen. I have read that verse, but it never sunk in that he was “timid and trembling.” He always seemed so bold and courageous. Yes, stepping forward into something new can be scary, but the God who gave Paul sufficient grace can give it to us, too, right? Blessings and hugs!
Oh He does Trudy. Thank you Lord for your grace.