One of my first driving experiences was in a Chevy Impala! The driving part wasn\u2019t the issue \u2013 it was the stick shift that I had to deal with. It was a leap of faith to maneuver it but before long \u2013 with a leap of faith \u2013 I became proficient driving that sweet ride!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, let\u2019s talk about another leap of faith. Let\u2019s talk about one of Adam\u2019s wild kingdom animals — the African antelope \u2013 the sleek, graceful, and born with bounce impala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The impala\u2019s most defining feature? Its leap. This little powerhouse can launch 10 feet into the air and clear up to 33 feet in a single bound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s longer than a stretch limo and higher than most backyard fences. God designed them with that ability to outrun predators and fly through the African terrain with flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here’s what\u2019s wild — at the zoo, they\u2019re often kept in an enclosure with a wall just 3 feet high. Why? Because if an impala can\u2019t see where it\u2019ll land, it won\u2019t jump. Their God-given gift is sidelined by uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re a lot like the impala. We can pray bold prayers and sing brave songs — \u201cI will trust in You!\u201d — but then stare at that little wall of uncertainty and freeze. \u201cWhat if I fail? What if I fall flat? What if I can\u2019t see what\u2019s next?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what if\u2026 we leap anyway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faith doesn\u2019t need full visibility. In fact, Hebrews 11:1 tells us, \u201cFaith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.\u201d Sometimes, the breakthrough is just on the other side of the leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth is — every great testimony begins with a leap. A moment of courage, a holy nudge, a whisper from heaven that says, “Jump. I’ll catch you.” Taking leaps of faith might feel scary — but it\u2019s in those airborne moments where we\u2019re stretched, strengthened, and stunned by God\u2019s goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Psalm 18:29, David said it best: \u201cWith your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can LEAP OVER a WALL!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So whatever wall you\u2019re staring down today — a decision, a diagnosis, a dream that seems impossible — don\u2019t let the unknown keep you from jumping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because, my dear friends, you were made to leap! Even when we can\u2019t see the landing \u2013 our faith was built for this!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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