“For we walk by faith and not by sight.”                                        2 Corinthians 5:7 (NASB)

I can’t remember which Indiana Jones movie it is but in one of his many conundrums we see the main character teetering on the edge of a cliff trying to figure out how to get safely to the other side. He only has seconds to make a decision and looking down Indiana cannot see the bottom of this ravine. By happenstance, he kicks a rock which falls into the abyss with no sound of it ever hitting the bottom.

What will our hero do? How will Indiana Jones get out of this situation? 

At the moment when you believe he is doomed, against the better judgment of many cautious viewers, he takes just one step from the ledge. To our disbelief – and relief – Indiana has done it again. He tosses dirt in the distance to reveal what was hidden, a safe passage out of this deadly situation. There is an invisible bridge to the other side of that seemingly bottomless pit.

Wow! What a leap of faith! He couldn’t see the bridge, but he knew it was there. It had to be there. There had to be a way to get to the other side.

Believe it or not – We can learn some valuable lessons from the character, Indiana Jones. We learn about passion, determination, and faith. 

The character has passion that fuels each of his adventures. He too was on a holy journey, just like us. He was driven by curiosity and the search for answers. Where is your passion? What fuels you on your daily journey?

He also shows great determination. He never gives up, no matter how rocky the road may be – remember that huge boulder that almost ran over him? Are you determined enough to press on toward the greater goal even in the face of your greatest fear? He was – snakes, it had to be snakes!

And of course, we see this character demonstrate the meaning of faith. Remember the invisible bridge? Do you have that kind of faith? Enough faith to take that first step toward your goal – even when you don’t see the support that is surely there for you?

The scripture tells us – we walk by faith. That means we have to walk, move, set out knowing that God is there to support us. God is our invisible bridge. He is there bridging the gap for us, making a way for us out of our chaos, supporting us each step of the way even when there seems to be no clear answer or path.

So today, I encourage you along your journey. Make it a faith walk. 

If you are not sure which way to go, if there seems to be no way out, go confidently in faith through prayer. Take that first step and feel the firm foundation under your feet. Feel the support of our God each and every step of the way. 

Remember: Just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it isn’t there. 

God is your invisible bridge. Let Him bridge your gaps and support you in your next leap of faith.

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”   2 Corinthians 4:18