The Walk of Faith

The story is told of a famous tightrope walker named Jean Francois Gravelet, who was known professionally as the Great Blondin. Blondin was famous for balancing on thin wires and walking across just about any chasm. No height or stunt was too great. On June 30, 1859, he became the first man in history to walk on a tightrope across Niagara Falls. Over twenty-five thousand people gathered to watch him walk 1,100 feet suspended on a tiny rope 160 feet above the raging waters. He worked without a net or safety harness of any kind. The slightest slip would prove fatal. When he safely reached the Canadian side, the crowd burst into a mighty roar. One reporter applauded his success and said enthusiastically, “I bet you could even do that pushing a wheelbarrow.” Sure enough, Blondin did. The reporter was blown away and exclaimed: “I bet you could even walk across with a person in the wheelbarrow.” Blondin replied. “If you’re so sure, hop in the wheelbarrow. You can be that person.” At that point the reporter’s faith waned and he declined. The ability to believe is a powerful thing. Yet, there is distinction between believing in something and believing it. For example, there are people who believe in airplanes, but they are afraid to fly. They say planes are a good thing, but they do not believe a plane will carry them safely to their destination. Similarly, there’s a big difference between believing in God and believing God.  Those who walk the walk of faith know that God exists but their belief goes far beyond that.  They know God can do all things. They’re not afraid to get in the wheelbarrow when the Creator is working on a tightrope and it doesn’t get too risky or outlandish for them to follow. They do not walk according to feelings but facts because they know the word of God is more absolute than mathematical equations or scientific speculations. He’s God and they are never afraid to trust Him.