In his book One Crowded Hour, Tim Bowden describes an incident in Borneo in 1964. Nepalese fighters known as Gurkhas were asked if they would be willing to jump from airplanes into combat against the Indonesians. The Gurkhas didn’t clearly understand what was involved, but they bravely said they would do it, asking only that the plane fly slowly over a swampy area and no higher than 100 feet. When they were told that the parachutes would not have time to open at that height, the Gurkhas replied, “Oh, you didn’t mention parachutes before!”
That’s the kind of bravery and commitment the Lord would have us exhibit. It doesn’t mean not having fear; it simply means do it.
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
Think about it, then jump.
Gary