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We Remember: A 9/11 Prayer
My prayer on this day of remembrance, September 11th.
God, our Creator and Guide:
Today, we remember.
We remember that day, the 11th of September 2001. For many of us, we vividly recall exactly where we were and what we were doing when all hell seemed to break loose. As those planes collided into the steel and glass of the World Trade Center Towers, we shook in disbelief and then with shock as the fire and smoke poured through New York’s streets – with thousands of our fellow citizens on the run that crisp, blue sky morning.
We remember how we felt as another jetliner careened into the Pentagon. Pandemonium and fear ensued. We stood in horror as the tragedy unfolded before our eyes across the airwaves of television and radio.
Pennsylvania’s countryside was quiet – even still – until suddenly a fourth plan collided into the beautiful soil. Death and despair were palpable in the air. “What is happening!?” we all wondered.
Yet through the flames, haze, and smoke, You filled us with courage and hope. Our brave firefighters, police officers, EMS responders, and myriad military members charged forward into the fight to rescue survivors, ward off other potential attackers, and track down and decimate our foes – the enemies of American freedom and justice. Upon this, we remember… and our hearts swell with the deepest kind of gratitude.
On that day, You turned our minds to what matters most: our unity as a nation, that though we are many different states and all sorts of people, we are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for everyone. Our politicians of every persuasion prayed together, wept together, and even sang together on the steps of the Capitol.
You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.
So, today, we remember September 11th – a moment forever seared in our memory. We remember those 2,977 lives lost on American soil.
We ask that You, God, would give deep comfort to those who continue to grieve their loved ones who died on that day. We pray You would reignite our unity, courage, and resolve to live with the strength of those who paved the way before us, so that those who come behind us will, too, revel in the liberty and justice that we right now enjoy.
Guide us, oh great God. Turn our gratitude into bold fortitude, no matter what the future holds, marching forward until our mission is complete.
We remember… and so was ask all of this in Your Almighty, holy name, Amen.
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Military Chaplaincy vs. Civilian Ministry:
Juxtaposing military chaplaincy with civilian ministry through the fourfold framework of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness (CAF)
By Chaplain Michael J. Breznau
Many parallels exist between the responsibilities of military chaplains and civilian clergy. However, the challenges and opportunities of military life result in distinct differences within a chaplain’s ministry. The following juxtaposes military chaplaincy with civilian ministry through the four-fold framework of Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF).1 Chaplains must exemplify CAF – mental, physical, social, and spiritual fitness2 – not only for their well-being, but also for those they are called to serve.3 While one may argue civilian ministers ought to also exhibit these fitness categories, this paper will prove the features of chaplaincy necessitate a higher level of comprehensive health.
First, chaplains must exude mental fitness: “awareness – adaptability – decision making – positive thinking.”4 Certainly, civilian ministers hold a great degree of mental strength. Extensive higher education is often required for clergy. However, chaplains are tasked with a unique role: leadership advisement to commanders and other senior leaders. They must be perpetual learners to provide relevant advice on ethics, morale, and resiliency. Chaplains also continually validate and grow their knowledge through professional military education. In times of combat, chaplains must retain mental fortitude to be a non-anxious presence in the face of fear among the ranks.
Second, chaplains must exhibit social fitness: “communication – connectedness – social support – teamwork.”5 Civilian ministers serve congregations of like-faith, and their local communities might represent socioeconomic and ethnic uniformity. However, chaplains serve in an entirely pluralistic environment. They work as servant-leaders for a beautiful harmony of multivalent backgrounds, religious groups, and ethnicities. Therefore, they perform special duties such as providing guidance so that various religious convictions may be accommodated, e.g., beard waivers, dietary restrictions, religious attire, etc. Modeling inter-connectedness as one team on one mission is essential. So, chaplains are to be exemplars of unity within diversity. I have often said that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is God’s design for His people. Chaplains are empowered to proclaim and live that dream forward every day.
Third, all military members must prove their physical fitness. Civilian ministers are wise to be in shape. Although chaplains are non-combatants, they must always be physically prepared to go wherever, do whatever, and be with whomever they are called to serve. They will never fire an M-4, but chaplains may ruck miles up a mountain, distribute humanitarian supplies, jump out of a C-130, go through survival training, or endure long days in deployed locations. All these examples may seem daunting. However, chaplains make deep relational connections while engaging their unit with action.
Fourth, chaplains must embody spiritual fitness: “the ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or values needed to persevere and prevail in accomplishing missions.”6 Unlike clergy serving a local congregation with a variety of goals, chaplains serve for the achievement of America’s military objectives. Our work revolves around counseling and coaching Airmen and Guardians in their core values and beliefs, so they are a strong, united force.
Whereas a minister may provide three counseling sessions in a week, an effective chaplain may keep more than fifteen weekly counseling appointments. The nature of the counseling is also intrinsically different. Civilian ministry favors routine counseling and stable life situations. However, military personnel often seek out a chaplain in the face of extreme crisis, emergency, or relational instability. Most importantly, chaplains must practice 100% confidentiality in their counseling.7 This long-standing policy provides servicemembers with a safe and trusted space to work through any concern.
Chaplains are mandated to provide religious services and programs aligned with their faith group. They may be active in preaching, teaching, directing liturgy, leading music, or administering sacraments in a similar way to civilian clergy. However, even this setting is extraordinarily unique. Base chapel communities are often comprised of Airmen and Guardians, families with deployed spouses, civilian personnel, and military retirees. The facilities are typically used interchangeably by many different faith groups. The differences abound even further when leading religious services in a deployed context overseas. For example, a chaplain must embrace flexibility as they fly to six or more forward operating bases to lead weekly religious programs, so that our brave servicemembers remain spiritually fit for the fight.
In conclusion, this paper juxtaposed military chaplaincy with civilian ministry through the four-fold CAF framework. Our survey proved the challenges and opportunities of military life result in many distinct ministry differences. May all who serve in this vital role do so with honor, courage, and genuine love.
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About the author: I served in full-time church ministry for fourteen years, including nine years as a senior pastor. Now as a commissioned active-duty Air Force chaplain (March 2023), this paper draws from my civilian experience and specifically highlights the Air Force Chaplain Corps. The purpose of this essay is to present the unique, exciting, and deeply rewarding aspects of military chaplaincy that differ from civilian ministry and are often unknown by the broader populace. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a military chaplain, please feel free to send me a message from the Contact Us page.
Disclaimer: This post, site, and all contents herein represent my personal views, not that of the Department of Defense or the United States Air Force.
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Notes
1. Air Force Instruction 90-5001, Integrated Resilience, 25 January 2019, 4-5.
2. Ibid.
3. CAF began in 2011 as an integrated, multiagency program focused on “sustaining a fit, resilient, and ready force”. Air Force Instruction 90-506, Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF), 2 April 2014, 3.
4. Integrated Resilience, 25 January 2019, 5.
5. Ibid.
6. Ibid, 45.
7. Air Force Instruction 52-101, Planning and Organizing, 15 July 2019, 19, 28-30.
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The Man
Guys have a certain phrase they throw around when someone excels – has it all together. You know what I mean: the biceps, chiseled abs, muscle car in the barn, a great career – the one who can still pole vault and finish an ironman triathlon: “You are ‘The Man‘”!
We all have a picture of what it would be like to be “The Man” – the Top Dog, Top Gun, or Alpha of the pack. A lot of us men strive toward that seemingly ideal picture in our mind’s eye – or we wish we could be like that. Ladies listening in here may want that in their man or in a man. After all, that’s what Hollywood and Nashville tell us what “The Man” is all about!
But what is God’s picture of “The Man”? The man who is blessed, genuinely happy, satisfied, honored by God and humankind?
Take a look at this brief yet poignant song of ascents:
How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.
2 When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands,
You will be happy and it will be well with you.
3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
Within your house,
Your children like olive plants
Around your table.
4 Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.5 The Lord bless you from Zion,
And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6 Indeed, may you see your children’s children.
Peace be upon Israel!(Psalm 128)
The Truth: “The Man” blessed-happy in God… bows under God’s authority and walks with God’s directions.
The Promise: The blessing-gifts from God spread across everything that matters: your work, your home, and your future.
Father’s Day 2025: My dad would never say he’s a Bible scholar or theologian. He’s never made lots of money or been well-known. He’s not weak, but he’s never had chiseled six-pack abs or massive biceps. But throughout my entire life there is one thing he has been: FAITHFUL.
He is consistent in his love for my mother. He never raised his hand toward her. EVER. He’s rarely raised his voice toward anyone (even though I pushed the limits as a young teen!).
He has always been devoted in prayer. He has always been in the Word every single day. He has always been faithful in his love toward us, as his family.
He has always been entirely honest, full of integrity in the home, community, and workplace. He has always been hard-working and always learning.
When I juxtapose my own life with my dad’s, my inconsistencies are glaring – not because my dad is somehow special, but because he is so much like his Savior, Jesus Christ.
From my vantage point, my dad is “the man,” by God’s love and mercy.
So, here are a couple questions that I’m considering today:
Q: Do you desire that your children walk in the truth? Then you must walk in the truth. (cf. 3 John 1:4)
Q: Is your wife wilting or blossoming? Are your children growing in God or withering under your leadership? (cf. Psalm 128)
May I be found faithful, as a man who walks with Jesus.
Happy Father’s Day, dad. I love you.
To Dig Deeper: Here’s a video of a message I preached from Psalm 128 several years ago:
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Portraits
The fragrance of freshly baked pecan pumpkin pie wafted through the air. The chatter of children echoed throughout my parents’ home.
Holiday weekend!
Just then, my recently turned 8-year-old son, Carson, reached out his hand to be held in mine. I cherish these moments. Time races on. I’ll blink a few times, and my little boy will suddenly be 16 years old… and reaching out for the car keys.
“Daddy, is that you?” he asked, pointing to a picture frame on a bookshelf.
“Yes, buddy, that’s me! I was a year or two younger than you when that photo was taken.” I replied.
“Is that Auntie Sarah?” he inquired again. His eyes sparkled with curiosity and wonder.
“That sure is!” I answered.
“She’s so nice. I love her,” he said, warmth bubbling up from his soul.
We quietly walked around the room and looked at other pictures positioned here and there. I later found him flipping through a dusty photo album — one hand turning pages while the other cupped his chubby cheek. I could see his keen mind whirring as he constructed our family story with each image, portrait by portrait.
Later that day, we gathered the entire crew for a family photo, replete with giggles, half-closed eyes, and toddler squeals. A family picture – shows just a glimpse. Sometimes, a photo captures a flurry of action, but it’s only one snapshot bound in time. To see a lifetime – to learn the entire story – we need a whole book of portraits…
We have little glimpses here and there of Jesus: a dose on Sunday morning, a brief snippet on Christian radio, a quick snapshot over a meme on social media, or perhaps a morning 2-minute devotional. If we’re honest, we tend to minimize the Son. We’re prone to small caricatures of Christ. But do we see the entire fabric of His story?
Jesus can’t be contained in quick snapshots. To see His mission and comprehend the magnitude of His message, we need a whole series of portraits: a deep look into His life, His power, His character, and His deity.
The apostle Paul highlighted the unfolding of the Old Testament prophetic portraits that culminated in the Messiah’s Advent, Christ’s first arrival:
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5) — click here for more detail on “the fullness of time“
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” (Titus 3:4-7)
These riveting phrases are like headlines to a massive photo album that shouts, “Dig-in to see the full story of God’s grace!”
As you and I journey through this holiday season and embark on a New Year, let’s pause over these portraits of Christ:
King of Peace (Colossians 1:13-23), King over All (Hebrews 1:1-4), King of Joy, Friend of Sinners (Luke 15), King-Servant (Philippians 2:5-11), King of Grace (Matthew 1), King for Everybody (Luke 2), and King of Glory (Revelation 1:1-8).
Pray. Invest. Invite.
Opening up God’s story of grace in Christ also re-frames our daily story. So, as we turn the pages through these portraits of Jesus, let’s pray that God grants us fresh comprehension and Spirit-led application of our Savior’s message. Now is a wonderful season to invest the joy and grace Christ has given you into the lives of those around you. Consider inviting a friend or neighbor into your home for a meal or to a nearby worship service so they, too, can see, hear, and receive God’s good news for the world.
His story changes everything.
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Life’s End
“How we live our days is how we live our lives,” someone once remarked.
On our return home from youth group last week at Faircreek Church, I diverted upward into a poignant hillside cemetery overlooking Beaver Valley.
Humorous questions erupted from our back seats (we now max-out our minivan with 7):
“Dad! Where are we going?! Why are we driving into a cemetery? Is that a real tomb?! I think it’s open! What are we doing up here? Oh wow…look at this view!”
I remained silent as they chattered in circles until we arrived at the highest point of elevation. As I slid the transmission into park and opened my door, my wife Stephanie wondered aloud with a smile, too, “Honey, why are we stopping up here?”
“We’re going to renew our commitment to the Lord as a family,” I replied.
She softly smiled.
“Hey children! How we live our days is how we live our lives. Each day passes so quickly. Those days rapidly turn into months, years, and decades. Remember, death is the end of every man and woman on earth,” I shared with my crew.
As expected, more questions overflowed as they poured out of all the doors of our Honda Odyssey. I mean, ALL THE DOORS. Every stop we make at the school, store, or church looks like a chaotic, loud fire drill.
“Daddy, what do you mean?” they asked all-at-once.
“Kids, look at these tombstones. Each life passes so quickly. How we love Christ, love one another, and serve our neighbors (or the opposite) is how we build not just our days but the sum of our lives. So tonight, let’s consider the brevity of life and renew our commitment to love and serve Christ.”
We gathered around a small, stone memorial bench as the sunset poetically painted the sky. My tribe of seven humans held hands in a circle for just a moment, sang a little song, and prayed for God’s grace and power to guide us.
As we dispersed, our daughter Everlynn found a grave marking of a young woman who died in her twenties. In just 10 years, my slender princess will be 22. Our oldest son will turn 25. Those years will fly by.
How will we use the remaining time?
Surprisingly enough, a cemetery can be a place of revival, renewal, and re-thinking. Our daily priorities often fade into the distance when we view life through the macro lens of a funeral.
Think about the end. How we view the end, changes how we live right now.
Psalm 39:4-5 advises:
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure.”
Soli Deo Gloria
:: August 25th, 2024 ::
—- Michael J. Breznau
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Motherhood Discipleship
What’s the heart of discipleship? I recently read through a book that aims toward a strategy for Christians to live faithfully in a post-Christian culture. Written just several years ago, it’s incredibly relevant to our future as followers of Jesus in North America. Among many worthy quotes, one statement jumped off the page and, I believe, answers this question:
What is the essence of being a Jesus-follower?
“To run the way of God’s commandments with unspeakable sweetness and love.”
~ Benedict of Nursia (480-547 AD)
What a short line yet rich with such truth and beauty!
I immediately think of three people who daily disciple others according to this poetic path of following Jesus: My amazing wife, Stephanie, my mother, Diane “Dee Dee”, and my mother-in-law, Dawn.
Being immersed in the constant challenges of mothering, grandmothering, and dealing with sometimes ornery husbands isn’t easy. Ha! Yet these special women consistently run the way of God’s commandments, and overwhelmingly, with unspeakable sweetness and love.
Most moms – and women in all facets of life – are daily inundated with pressures, unforgiving expectations, and bewildering stressors. Such is the nature of the twenty-first-century technology-modernity pinwheel.
But this Mother’s Day Sunday at the Wright-Patterson AFB Chapel, we’re going to discover God’s heart of overflowing grace through often forgotten and overlooked women in the Bible. Our grace-giving God invites us to thrive – to find hope, healing, and rest in Him.
I’m excited about this coming Sunday with all of you. We’ll sing joyful praises to our Redeemer. We’ll gather in reverent prayer. We’ll grow in the Word together. I can’t wait to see you there at 11AM!
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Love in Christ,
Chaplain Michael J. Breznau
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Christ our Compass
Celebrating my 40th birthday at USAF Officer Training School was rather underwhelming. However, I did happen to procure an MRE with M&M’s on the big day last May, which brightened my afternoon of field training. But upon our return to the base that weekend, I received a gift shipment from my incredible wife and kiddos. Inside was a beautiful cherrywood box with a handsome compass nestled in the center. Stephanie knows of my love for compasses and how I’ve often woven together spiritual analogies with these captivating devices.
Any compass worth its salt will always point true to magnetic north. From where I stand in the middle of the lower 48, that is just about on-point with true north, too. Roll out a topographical map, mark your route, and set a heading. The compass will lead the way.
Jesus’ sixth “I Am” statement in John’s Gospel is bold and unmistakable:
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6).
He claims not to be one of many decent options, but the one true Guide for the only trail of Truth and Life. Grammarians quickly notice the thrice repeated definite article (“the”) in this verse, which clears away any notion of universal ways to God.
Christ Jesus is the Compass. He came to be the Compass for a beautiful yet broken world – a planet filled with people following a giant pile of cracked compasses. No man-made trail can lead us to redemption and life forever with God, no matter how good, altruistic, or helpful the path may appear. Only Christ the Compass can “bring us to God…” (1 Peter 3:18b), a return into the communion with our Creator that our hearts long for.
Think about it:
What compass are you following? Check your heading.
Are you linked to True North? Only Christ can lead you there.
In God’s Vineyard,
Michael J. Breznau
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Not the Last Chapter…
This past Monday afternoon, I received the tragic news that a close friend suddenly died of a heart attack. I am still in shock. Pastor Ken Pierpont was my long-time mentor, confidant, and pastor-colleague. 20 years ago, I served under him in an inner-city ministry team in Flint, MI. In 2006, he enthusiastically wrote a reference letter for me to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. That same year, he was also instrumental in my wife and I first meeting. He always joked with me about earning an “assist” on our matrimony.
Baby Everlynn held by Pastor Ken Pierpont and his daughter Holly
From 2010-2013, I worked as a youth pastor where he served as a senior pastor in metro Detroit. He also encouraged me by graciously recommending me for numerous lead pastor positions as he observed that calling on my life. He was our first hospital visitor upon the birth of our now 12-year-old daughter. Most recently, he traveled northward to speak at my send-off service into active-duty Air Force chaplaincy.
Ken was a vibrant, active 65-year-old. He could easily pass for being in his mid-50s. He preached with his characteristic zest, joy, and creativity at his wonderful church just the morning before. He was a larger-than-life encourager, a sought-after conference speaker, and an engaging author. He adored his wife, eight children, and grandchildren. He was deeply devoted to Christ and pastored with a loving tear in his eye for the flock of God. My heart hurts with the reality that he is gone.
Every conversation and sermon with Ken was sprinkled with witty quips and well-mined truths like these:
“Remember who you are. But most importantly remember whose you are: a beloved member of God’s family.”
“Know God’s love? Show God’s love.”
“No sermon is ready to be preached until you’ve summarized it down to that ‘one big hairy idea’.”
“If you want a joy that cannot be shaken, you must find a joy that cannot be taken.”
“Don’t forget the romance of ministry.”
“Always mark down and practice a Family Red Dot Day.” (a full day reserved for uninterrupted family time)
“Savor every moment with your children.”
“Pastors don’t occupy offices. They pray, counsel, and prepare in ‘a pastor’s study’.”
“Write a thousand words a day”. (He did)
“The little things are the big things.”
“Shepherd the people who want you to shepherd them.”
“It would be better to walk with a limp with God in your life than to run like the wind without God in your life.”
Among many talents, Ken was an astounding storyteller. He called himself, “a keeper of The Story,” an expert at sharing the themes of God’s redemptive love in Jesus. I can’t count how many times I heard him begin with, “I’ve got a story for you…” or “Let me tell you a story.” He wove captivating narratives into the tapestry of everyday life.
Tonight, I’m holding onto the One who tells us that death is not the end of the story. His Word reminds us that we live on a beautiful yet broken planet. Disease, illness, and tragedy are par for the course. Yet He also said, “I Am the Resurrection and the Life,” therefore, we know we will again embrace our loved ones in Christ.
Tomorrow morning, I’ll gather with his family and many other Christ-followers to remember the life, legacy, and love of Ken Pierpont. We’ll point our hearts toward the hope of glory: the resurrected Lord and His coming glorious kingdom, in which all our tears will be wiped away.
Remember whose you are. The last chapter is yet to come.
Maranatha. Come soon, Lord Jesus.
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God is Faithful
God is Faithful.
This coming June, my wife and I will celebrate 16 years of marriage. The time has flown by like the blink of an eye. We’ve had our share of “ups and downs” – dark valleys and beautiful mountaintops. The pressures of tight finances, a special-needs child, and multiple miscarriages have, at times, strained our relationship. Exuberant joy also marks our marriage as we reflect on the warm memories of childhood laughter, fruitful ministry, and the excitement of serving on God’s mission.
One word leads the melody of happy matrimony: Faithfulness. Spouses can spew angry words. We may dig our heels in with spite. We might throw our hands up in the air with frustration about our children. But loving, undying commitment keeps us together. Yet this sort of stick-to-it no-matter-what does not arrive via a rah-rah speech or self-actualization but through God’s own faithfulness toward us.
As we arrive at the concluding act in the Book of Ruth,* the story poignantly unfolds into a marriage – a match ordained in heaven. But this narrative is not so much about the human romance between Ruth and Boaz, but about God faithfully loving Naomi back to faithfulness. Yes, Naomi, a woman who shouted in the village square that the Lord was testifying against her and afflicting her (1:21). She is beginning to believe again that God is intrinsically good and kind.
How so? Through her experiencing the faithful love of Ruth and Boaz, which of course was sourced in God’s chesed (loyal covenant love). So, we can echo what the village women tell Naomi in the final scene of this story, “Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today” (4:14a).
Think about it.
How has God shown His faithfulness toward you through His people?
Pause for a moment and express gratitude to Him.
What step can you take today to demonstrate His faithful love to someone?
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*I’m currently preaching a series through the Book of Ruth at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Protestant Chapel service | February 2024.
We’re still having fun! | Michael and Stephanie circa 2023
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Take the Step
“Take the step!” I can still hear the words of the slightly irritated Drill Instructor clanging across my memory. He continued in the face of the reluctant young man, “Step off the edge! You can do this!”
We were learning high-angle rescue on the side of a 100’ limestone cliff. The first skill to obtain was basic rappelling. In my previous years on the wild side, I spent many afternoons climbing, rappelling, and even a bit of spelunking. However, quite a few in my unit had never touched a climbing rope let alone dangle from a static line on the side of a mountain.
“Trust the rope!” The DI yelled, “It can safely hold 2,700 pounds. It’s not going to break!”
The fear-inducing moment was not putting on the harness, clipping the carabiner, or threading the rescue-8 belay device, but that first step over the lip and into the wide-open abyss. Their minds would spin, hands would begin to shake and sweat, and knees would knock. Terror squeezed their throat as they gasped for air. There they stood with their heels frozen to the crusty corner of the cliff. Unable to budge one inch.
“Close your eyes… trust the rope,” This time the captain, a gentler soul, gave the young man reassurance. He made the difference. “Do you trust the rope to hold you?” he asked.
“Yes, yes, sir,” the recruit replied. “Ok, then take the step,” the captain said calmly.
And he did.
You and I are faced with moments when our faith in God calls us to take the step. We must choose to trust that God will hold us and guide us through what looks like a cavernous, dangerous abyss. But the Word in our hands and the Spirit in our hearts reassure us. God calls us to ask our souls, “Do you trust God?”
Yes, yes, we do.
We take the step and find Him already there – waiting, watching, and always with us.
So, Paul exhorted the Corinthian believers, “…for we walk by faith, not by sight – we are of good courage.” (2 Cor. 5:7-8a)
What crux are you facing? Take the step. Trust the God who placed you there for His good purposes. He will hold you and guide you.
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This coming Sunday, as I continue our preaching series at the Wright-Patterson AFB Chapel, we will discover Ruth facing a pivotal moment. She must take the step – not seeing or knowing the potential outcome. I’m looking forward to diving into this story again with you!
