The Rev. Paige speaks to us from 60 years past regarding child-like faith and the need for it today:
I wonder if we do not need a child-like faith today. As I wonder about this world, one thing impresses me: the desire on the part of people to venture out. Nine out of ten people you meet today only want to go as far as they can see. Moving into the unknown is one of the least desirable things in most people’s minds. Today, our world is in dire need of those pioneer minds that are willing to venture out. Faith is the pivotal point around which all else moves.
Paul says “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” Without that pioneering spirit that urges a man to go out and venture into the unpopular, man is not going to be able to do very much in terms of a worthy contribution.
Implicit with faith is trust. Now add that perspective to this sermon and you have a sobering discussion.
What shocks more is that this was written in 1958, not 2006. More things change, the more they stay the same…