Faith and Risk = Adventure

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Stepping out to do something that matters—especially for others—often stirs up fear. Fear of failure. Fear of not having enough. Fear of not being enough. Especially when the call is to serve the poor, the risk can feel overwhelming. The needs are great. The resources feel small. The outcomes are uncertain.

But this is where faith and adventure meet.

Faith isn’t a guarantee of ease; it’s an invitation to trust. It asks us to move even when we can’t see the whole path. It reminds us that God doesn’t always show up before we step out—He often meets us as we go.

Adventure means entering the unknown. Faith gives us the courage to do it—not because we control the outcome, but because we trust the One who does.

When we choose to serve, to give, to build, to go—despite fear—we discover that God is faithful. Not always in the way we expect. Not always on our timeline. But always, completely, in ways that matter most.

So the question becomes less about, “Will God come through?” and more about, “Will I trust Him enough to find out?”

Because if it’s something worth doing—for the good of others and the glory of God—then it’s worth the risk.

The fact that God cares deeply about the poor should profoundly shape our willingness to take steps of faith. Over and over again in Scripture, God identifies Himself with the vulnerable—He defends the oppressed, uplifts the downtrodden, and commands His people to do the same. When we move toward the poor, we are not simply performing a good deed—we’re stepping into something that is already close to the heart of God.

This changes the equation entirely.

If God’s heart is already with the poor, then serving them is not just a good idea—it’s a divine invitation. It means we’re not initiating the work; we’re joining Him in it. And that gives us both courage and clarity: we’re not alone, and we’re not guessing. The call to serve is backed by the very character and promises of God.

Now add to that the element of faith: stepping out when you don’t have all the answers, when resources are uncertain, when outcomes aren’t guaranteed. That’s when the adventure begins—not because it’s reckless, but because it’s responsive. You’re moving in step with God’s compassion and trusting Him to make a way.

God’s concern for the poor makes our hesitation a moment of decision. Will we trust His heart enough to risk something? To give something? To act even when we feel small?

And when we say yes—when we combine His love for the poor with our obedient risk—it becomes a holy adventure. A journey that stretches our faith, shapes our character, and draws us closer to the God who loves to show up where others are in need.