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One of my favorite movie scenes is from Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. As Harrison Ford is progressing through the set of challenges and tests of faith to reach the Holy Grail, he comes to the Leap of Faith. He stands at the opening in a mountainside, looking at a deep chasm between where he stands and where he needs to go. His guidebook suggests it will take a Leap of Faith to cross to the other side, so he musters up every ounce of courage he has and steps out into the abyss, into the unknown. He doesn’t know if his feet will magically find ground beneath them or if he’ll plummet to his death.

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Of course, his feet find a hidden bridge leading him to the other side. The bridge was there all along, he just couldn’t see it until he took that leap of faith.

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Following the Holy Spirit requires us to take some leaps of faith, too. As we begin to listen and obey the prompts of the Holy Spirit, we discover that obedience often requires trust. Trust that the Holy Spirit will support and equip us in what He’s asked us to do. Trust that our feet will find solid ground as we take those steps in obedience.

Trust God with your impossible and let Him make it possible.

As I prepared to speak at the conference that night, I knew I had to TRUST in the Holy Spirit to carry me through.

Trust that I would remember my words – or that the Holy Spirit would provide the right ones.

Trust that I had a message worth sharing.

Trust that we’d been faithful in producing a conference that would bring women closer to Him.

Trust had brought me to this place. How many times had I leaned on TRUST to get through the next step in bringing this conference to life? How many times over the past months had I felt completely inadequate? Felt like quitting and going back to more comfortable pursuits? But, TRUST is what kept me going.

Trust that if the Holy Spirit really was behind this, then He had the power to use even my inadequacies to accomplish His goals.

So, what happened that night? I stepped out into the abyss, stepped out praying there would be solid ground under my feet instead of a bottomless chasm. I took that leap of faith and found the courage to step up to the front and speak. I shared my story with confidence.

The best part, though, was the feeling I had after I spoke. I can only describe it as pure, unbridled joy! All the tensions and fears were released and I was able to freely worship Him with a grateful heart in a way I hadn’t experienced before. The joy of being faithful in obedience and trusting the outcomes to the One who can do far more than I can comprehend.

So, if you feel the Holy Spirit prompting you to step out in faith, just TRUST! Take that leap of faith and see what He can do!

 

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This post is part of a 4 week series about the Holy Spirit. Click HERE to catch up on other posts in this series.

This series will look at topics such as:

– Inviting the Holy Spirit to begin working within us
– How to listen for the Holy Spirit
– What it means to obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit
– How obedience is linked to trust
– How the Holy Spirit equips us, even when we don’t feel qualified
– What impact we can have in the world when we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit

Linking with: Unforced Rhythms, UNITE, Titus 2 Tuesday, Testimony Tuesday, Wednesday Prayer Girls, Essential Fridays

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  1. Laura Connell (@laurakimconnell) says

    I love this post on trusting the Holy Spirit. I am struggling now with my flesh getting in the way of my walk with God. I’m encouraged by this to trust that He is in charge of the outcome and will work it together for good if I release it to Him.

  2. Nannette and The Sweetheart says

    I needed to read this today! Visiting from Testimony Tuesday…I have a speaking engagement myself Saturday. I am normally not nervous at all, not self-confident, just used to being in front of people. But this one? I am intimidated. I know it’s not about me, thank goodness! But I am apprehensive and praying for peace and most of all, anointing. Thank you for the encouragement!

    • Kathryn says

      I’ll pray for you this weekend! Lean into the Holy Spirit and I’m sure you’ll do great! Check back here on Thursday for encouragement about how the Holy Spirit equips us. 🙂

  3. Holly Barrett says

    How often do I hesitate to step out…even the times I can see the bridge, let alone the times that I can’t! Thanks for the encouragement to step out regardless and to trust that He won’t let us fall. Thanks for linking up to Testimony Tuesday too!

    • Kathryn says

      How often do I want to just turn around and run back to safety! Trust is so hard – but is what helps us grow.

  4. Julie Lefebure says

    Great words, Kathryn. So perfect for me right now as I step out in faith, trusting God in new areas of my life. God used your writing to bless me today. Thank you. I love that scene in Indiana Jones too! Such a perfect analogy in a leap of faith! Great job sharing your story that evening in obedience! Keep sharing…you’re making a difference for Him!

  8. Holly Mthethwa says

    Such a wonderful reminder to trust. I loved this line: “The bridge was there all along, he just couldn’t see it until he took that leap of faith.” In our walk with the Holy Spirit, so often we don’t see the secret bridge until we take a leap. Thanks for sharing

    • Kathryn says

      So true! One thing I’m learning is that He often wants us to take a step first – then He’ll show up to equip and support us. We have to take that first step in faith, though.

  10. Sabra Penley says

    Thanks for sharing this clip. It is actually one I’ve thought of a number of times in the past year. Trusting God to provide when our fears threaten to paralyze us definitely results in joy. Because God ALWAYS provides. Thanks so much, Kathryn, for sharing this message. And I’m thankful for your willingness to take a step of faith every day as you write about what the Lord is teaching you. Blessings!

    • Kathryn says

      Thanks Sabra! This journey in obedience has also been a battle with fear. I love that I can look back now and see all the ways God did provide and equip!

    • Kathryn says

      Thanks, Suzie! Learning to trust has been one of the hardest aspects of faith for me – to take risks and step forward without knowing the answers or even sometimes where I’m going. But, what joy to experience what He can do with us when we do trust!

  13. poetry joy says

    Visiting from Mel’s link up and loving the topic for discussion here! What a needful message for us all. Trust is vital and something we have to exercise everyday. Thank you for this lovely reminder, Kathryn. God bless you as you step out in faith for Him. 🙂

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