UNSTUCK: Comfort Zone
COMFORT ZONES AREN’T ALWAYS COMFORTABLE.
What they really are is FAMILIAR.
“We fix our gaze on the things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things that we cannot see will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4:18
The Christian life is many things, but BORING isn’t one of them.
“In the Messiah, Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 (The Message)
FAMILIARITY IS NOT A SIN UNLESS…
…IT KEEPS ME FROM OBEYING GOD
“My life constantly hangs in the balance, but I will not stop obeying the Lord” Psalm 119:109
…IT KEEPS ME FROM GROWING
“We hope that your faith will grow” 2 Corinthians 10:15
“Grow in every way more and more like Christ.” Ephesians 4:15
“When your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow”
James 1:3
…IT KEEPS ME FROM TRUSTING THE LORD
JESUS DESIRES TO LEAD MY LIFE, OFTEN TO THE UNFAMILIAR, BUT ALWAYS TOWARD HIS GOOD PLANS FOR ME.
AND MY RESPONSE?
I AM TO FOLLOW!
“The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
4 So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed” Genesis 12:1-4
“The Lord is MY shepherd and He LEADS ME…” Psalm 23:1
“You made me, You created me. Now give me the sense to follow Your commands.” Psalm 119:73
“And they left their nets and followed Him.” Matthew 4:20
“Anyone who wants to serve Me must FOLLOW ME.” John 12:26
Jesus, TODAY, I will trust You more!
Today, If You ask, I will step out of my comfort zone, like Abraham.
Today, I will resist my natural tendency to seek sameness, predictability, and control.
Today, I will step out of my rut and routine.
Today, I will let go of all the temporary things in which I have sought security and give myself to the wind of the Spirit, and Your leadership, Jesus.
Today, I will follow You.