Be So Positive You’re Dangerous

Dangerously Positive: The Untamed Faith That Changes the World

“I’m so positive I’m dangerous.” It’s a phrase coined by a quarterback, a declaration of confidence and an assertion of power on the football field. But this bold statement carries a deeper truth, a spiritual reality that transcends the gridiron and speaks to the very core of the Christian life.

In a world saturated with negativity, fear, and doubt, a dangerously positive faith stands out. It’s a faith that refuses to be contained, a faith that dares to believe in the impossible, a faith that radiates God’s light so powerfully that it disrupts the darkness. It’s a faith that’s contagious, transformative, and yes, even dangerous to the status quo.

This kind of faith isn’t passive or complacent. It’s active, vibrant, and fueled by an unshakeable trust in God’s promises. It’s a faith that moves mountains, heals the sick, and sets captives free. It’s a faith that challenges the norm, confronts injustice, and boldly proclaims the Gospel.

The Source of Dangerous Positivity

Where does this dangerous positivity come from? It’s not a product of positive thinking or self-help mantras. It’s rooted in a deep, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. It’s the fruit of spending time in His Word, communing with Him in prayer, and surrendering to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

When we truly encounter Jesus, we can’t help but be changed. His love fills us with hope, His grace empowers us to overcome, and His Spirit ignites a fire within us that can’t be quenched. This is the source of our dangerous positivity – it’s the overflow of God’s presence in our lives.

The Characteristics of Dangerous Positivity

What does this dangerous positivity look like in action? Here are a few key characteristics:

• Unwavering Faith: It’s a faith that refuses to be shaken by circumstances, a faith that clings to God’s promises even in the midst of trials. It’s a faith that declares, “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” (2 Timothy¹ 1:12 KJV)

• Audacious Hope: It’s a hope that dares to dream big, a hope that sees beyond the present reality to the glorious future God has planned. It’s a hope that anchors us in the midst of storms and empowers us to persevere.

• Radical Love: It’s a love that extends beyond our comfort zones, a love that embraces the marginalized and the outcast. It’s a love that reflects the heart of Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost.²

• Bold Obedience: It’s an obedience that isn’t afraid to take risks, an obedience that steps out in faith even when it doesn’t make sense. It’s an obedience that says, “Here am I, Lord, send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)

• Contagious Joy: It’s a joy that radiates from within, a joy that isn’t dependent on external circumstances. It’s a joy that draws others to Christ and testifies to the power of His love.

The Impact of Dangerous Positivity

When we embrace this dangerously positive faith, we become agents of change in the world. We become beacons of hope in a world shrouded in darkness. We become catalysts for God’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven.

Our faith becomes a powerful force that challenges the status quo, confronts injustice, and brings healing to broken lives. It’s a faith that inspires others to believe, to hope, and to love. It’s a faith that changes the world, one life at a time.

Embracing the Danger

But make no mistake, this kind of faith is dangerous. It threatens the enemy’s plans, disrupts his schemes, and exposes his lies. It challenges the comfortable complacency of the world and calls us to a higher standard.

Embracing this dangerous positivity requires courage, commitment, and a willingness to step outside our comfort zones. It requires us to surrender our fears, our doubts, and our insecurities to the transforming power of God’s love.

But the rewards are immeasurable. When we dare to be dangerously positive, we experience the fullness of life that Jesus promised. We become vessels of His love, instruments of His grace, and agents of His kingdom. We become a force to be reckoned with, a light that shines brightly in the darkness, a testimony to the power of the Gospel.

So, let us embrace the danger. Let us be so positive that we become a threat to the enemy’s plans. Let us unleash the untamed faith within us and watch as God uses us to change the world. Let us be dangerously positive, for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom.