We’ve all been there—standing on the edge of an opportunity, feeling the nudge to step out in faith, but we we’re held back by our fears. Sometimes it’s the fear that we’re not equipped, that we don’t know enough. Other times, it’s the fear of failure. What if we fall flat on our faces? What if we say the wrong things?
But here’s the incredible truth: God is okay with failure. Failure means we tried. It means we stepped out in faith. And while we often see failure as the end of the road, God sees it as a lesson, a stepping stone to something greater. Romans 8:28 reminds us, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This includes our mistakes, our missteps, and even our failures.
Think about Peter. He was bold enough to step out of the boat and walk on water toward Jesus. But then fear crept in, doubt took over, and he began to sink. Yet Jesus didn’t scold him for failing—He reached out and saved him. Peter’s failure became a lesson in trust. And later, even after denying Jesus three times, Peter was restored and used mightily by God to build His Church. His story shows us that God isn’t afraid of failures—He redeems them.
The enemy wants to paralyze us with the fear of making mistakes, keeping us from stepping into all that God has for us. But the truth is, God does His greatest work through imperfect people. Moses doubted his ability to lead, yet God used him to deliver Israel. David made devastating mistakes, yet he remained a man after God’s own heart. Paul persecuted Christians, yet God transformed him into one of the greatest apostles.
So, what’s keeping us from stepping out? What’s stopping us from saying yes to what God is calling us to do? Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” That doesn’t mean we won’t stumble along the way—but it does mean that Christ will be our strength when we do.
Yes, we’re going to mess up at times. Yes, we’re going experience failure. But in God’s hands, even our mistakes can become something beautiful. He has the ability to take the messes we make and turn them into testimonies of His goodness and grace. So, let’s step out and trust in Him. He is working through both the good and the bad and everything in between to accomplish His good purpose in all of us. -Amen
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