Analogy

The First Step

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Every long journey still begins with a first step. The statement is obvious until you are the one standing at the edge of something that feels too large. God rarely gives the entire map at once. He often asks for the next faithful action—and then the one after that. The people who finish well are usually the ones who were willing to begin poorly.

How you’d preach it

Encouraging for anyone facing a long obedience or a intimidating calling. The whole journey begins with one concrete act.

  • Obedience
  • Courage
  • Calling

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