Psalm 20:6: Now I know that the LORD saves (brings out of trouble, restores,
and strengthens) His anointed; He will hear him (and respond to his rallying
call for help) from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right
hand (the hand of power and ability, the hand at which Jesus represents
His). 7: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses (some trust in their
riches and alliances and abilities and mental acuity): but we will remember
the name of the LORD our God. 8: They (our enemies and all those who trust
in their own strength) are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and
stand upright.
Life means risk. Life means taking chances that cause loss. Loss of
friends, loss of co-workers, loss of status, loss of power, loss of control,
loss of understanding of those important to you, loss of money.. all these
are losses a winner decides at times must be risked. "No pain, no gain.
Know gain, know pain.", some would say. Life means risk. Risk means loss.
Risk also means winning.
Edison risked until he found the right element for light bulbs. Once on a
comment that it took fifty thousand trys before he got results, he
explained, "Results? Why I have gotten a lot of results. I know fifty
thousand things that won't work."
Ray Kroc became an outstanding business leader. Yet, for years he failed at
every business attempt. It was so bad his wife was ready to leave him on
his last venture. Seems he sold out everything to buy a few hamburger
joints owned by some brothers named McDonald. You guessed it. That was the
start of the McDonald's chain of restaurants that made the Krocs
multi-millionaires. Winners keep trying. (By the way, his wife stuck it
out.)
Those secure in Jesus are unafraid of risk because they know He will back
them up. They know they can make a mistake and be put back on track.
Psalm 37:23: The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he
delights in his way.24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:
for the LORD upholds him with his hand.25: I have been young, and now am
old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging
bread.26: He is ever merciful, and lends; and his seed is blessed.
Father, encourage me. Strengthen me to take that step of faith in Your
leading. I am weak, Father. I fail. I am made of grass and wither in the
noon sun, but You cause a shadow to cover me. Let the cool breathe of Your
Spirit blow over me and freshen my day. Though I fall, I will get up and go
again. You will cause me to succeed.
Pensive? Trying to make a decision? Write it down. Write down the good
and bad about it. Pray about it. Listen to God. Commit it to Him.
Decide. Don't let fear hold you down.