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The Cage of Responsibility

Series: Wild Goose Chase

David McQueenSeptember 14, 2025Weekend Services

Passage: Matthew 10:16

Following Jesus often means stepping out of what feels “safe” or “responsible” and saying yes to His leading. In Matthew 10:16–20, Jesus told His disciples He was sending them out like sheep among wolves—hardly safe! Yet He also called them to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Faith is this paradox: living with wisdom while trusting God in risky, Spirit-led obedience. As Mark Batterson notes, “Sometimes the will of God feels downright irresponsible.” The Spirit calls us beyond the cage of responsibility into an abundant adventure.

 

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Wild Goose Chase

Cage of Responsibility

 

"Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be  as serpents  as dove." Matthew 10:16

 

Jesus followers live by both  and

 

One of the biggest mistakes we make in the Christian life is when we put an “” where God put an “,” or we put an “” where God puts an “.”

 

A theological  is a statement or idea that seems logically contradictory or impossible at first glance, yet reveals a deeper truth about God or faith when examined more closely.

 

Reality is that sometimes when we walk in faith it doesn't seem to be very , and certain  things don't seem to be full of faith. 

 

Sometimes - not always but sometimes - the Spirit leads us in ways that are very uncertain and

 

In the name of words like safety - comfort - wisdom, we can ignore the  of the Spirit. 

 

 directs us when we are to be a bit more cautious, leaning into wisdom and when we are to take some risks, leaning into faith. (Jn. 10:3-5,10) 

 

  • The  is God speaking to all people at all times in history. 
  • God speaks to us through . (Neh. 2:12) 
  • God speaks to us through other

 

Jesus made decisions by doing what the  told Him to do. We are to do the same. (Jn. 5:19)