Take the First Step

Most of us don't enjoy confrontation — for many, it's a real fear. Blake opens up about a friendship that quietly strained until his friend did the hard, humble thing and reached out first. In this episode, he turns to Matthew 5:23-24, where Jesus puts reconciliation ahead of worship and tells us plainly: go, and be reconciled.The one who moves first isn't necessarily the one who was wronged — it's the one willing to obey. Blake unpacks why taking the first step is about trust and obedience rather than winning, how going first puts the reaching love of Christ on display (especially to those who don't yet know Him), and where wisdom draws the line for relationships that aren't safe to re-enter.Follow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo). Get devotionals delivered to your inbox at blakescrawford.com/sign-up, or listen anytime at blakescrawford.com/listen. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart.