For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Corinthians 1:25
When the boys were a little younger, we decided to take them on a short hike. We came to a fire tower opened to the public along the path we were taking. It was time for an adventure to see the magnificent views from the top that it offered. Part way up the 87 1/2-foot climb, the doubt started setting in. It didn’t seem as stable the higher we climbed because the wind made it sway quite a bit. Also, the grates certainly did give us a view, but I’m not so sure that was a positive thing.
As we were heading to the top, it got pretty scary. The oldest strongly indicated he was through with that nonsense and the hubby quickly offered to take him back to the bottom. They were gone faster than I could blink. That left me with the youngest. I’m not admitting that me knees were knocking or anything!
The climb to the top is never easy. Sometimes we don’t make it the first time, or even the second. I have a goal that I haven’t reached after trying and trying and trying (I could go on, but you get the point). I refuse to believe I’ve failed. I’ll only fail if I give up. I learn from each of those fails, so even if I’m not “succeeding” according to the goal, I’m succeeding in growing. I just want it even more after each of those fails. Some call it being stubborn, but this is one of those times stubborn is a good thing!
We face doubts, fears, and insecurities in our climbs. It feels much safer at the bottom. Isn’t that why so many people are there, and so few at the top? It has nothing to do with ability, but with drive. I keep asking myself why it’s so important, and that answer makes me refuse to give up. Everyone’s top is different. I hope your main climb isn’t material, but with matters of the spirit. If you’re in God’s will, there’s no doubt that you’ll see success if only you’ll allow Him to give you the wisdom along the way. Much will come against you, but God is more important than insecurities.
If one person in our family was at the top of that fire tower in need of help, there is not a doubt in my mind that every last one of us would run to the top without hesitation. The reason is more important than our insecurities. It has to be that way with God’s will too. If your “why” is that it’s what God wants, you better not quit! You’ll lose those fears pretty quickly to get to the top, if not, you’ll be too busy getting there to worry about them.
Know that the higher you go, the scarier the climb is. Just remember that the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. You might not be able to get there on your own, but you’ll get there with Him!
