Since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1
The life of faith is meant to be active, dynamic, and adventurous, not dull, suffocating, and restrictive. Some people say that faith is a verb. I like to think of it as a bike with large, sturdy wheels.
As with most bikes, this one only works when you climb on and start pedaling. In other words, you have to do something with the faith you’ve been given if you want it to take you where God is leading.
Scripture tells us that we have to stand firm in faith, live by faith, receive by faith, continue in faith, contend for the faith, put on faith, hold on to faith, keep faith, share faith, and conquer through faith.
You get the picture. In order to be the kind of people God wants us to be, do the kinds of things he wants us to do, and live the kind of life he created us for, we need to act on the faith we have.
Yes, there are times when we need to be still, when we need to wait patiently for God’s direction. But even then, faith goes into action, enabling us to trust that God will speak to us as we come to him in prayer and that he will lead us when we seek his guidance.
Do you want to live a fruitful life? Do you want to experience God? Do you want to become more like the Jesus you love? Then say good-bye to comfort and ease and safety and doing everything your way, and say hello to a life of faith and adventure.
Tell the Lord you’re tired of straddling the fence and living like everyone around you, caught up with worldly cares and concerns. Tell him you can’t go on without a living, vital faith. Ask him today to help you respond in faith to whatever he asks. Then put your faith into action by believing he will answer that prayer.
Prayer 
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.Lord, life is short. Help me not to waste it looking for safety, comfort, and security. Teach me what it means to put my faith into action in the midst of my life right now.
Shalom.