When you run, you take leaps. Unlike walking, where one foot remains grounded before the next step, running involves a series of bold, ungrounded movements. But you didn’t just start by leaping; you began by walking. That’s why we’re advised to walk before we run.

In the recent Olympics, we witnessed athletes who were trained to leap farther, faster, and higher. In extreme sports, athletes push leaping to the next level. Yet, each of them started with a small, simple leap.

Every day, we get the chance to leap to a new level. It’s natural to feel fear as we step into the uncertainty of the unknown. But with practice, we learn to exercise the faith required to take those leaps. As our faith grows, we conquer bigger challenges. This might seem reckless, but when your faith is rooted in God, it’s not blind faith. Trusting in Him allows Him to guide your steps, and if you stumble, He’ll be there to support you.

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
—Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV)

In Matthew 14:22-33, we read the story of Jesus walking on water toward His disciples, who were in a boat sailing to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. When the disciples saw Him, they were afraid, but Jesus reassured them, saying, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Peter, seeking confirmation, asked Jesus to call him to walk on the water toward Him. Jesus said, “Come.” Peter began to walk on the water, but when he was distracted by the wind and waves, he started to sink. Yet Jesus caught him before he went under, saying, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?”

With faith in Jesus, we can walk on water or take steps and leaps that we couldn’t make on our own. That’s the beauty of divine trust.