Have you had your Joy Juice today? Are you prepared to do whatever God asks you
to do…even if it’s uncomfortable?
We’ve
talked this week about leaving our “comfort zone” and stepping out by faith
into God’s plan. That’s not always so
easy to do…especially when we are enjoying our comfortable spot. Being a Christian is the most wonderful
decision you can ever make, and though there is much joy along the way, we are
not always guaranteed “comfort.”
- In Matthew 16:24, Jesus asks His followers to die to themselves, to take up their crosses and follow him. These are not “comfortable” actions. We must be willing to step outside our comfort zone in order to be obedient to His commands.
- Christ calls His followers to stop seeking earthly riches (Matthew 6:19)
- To not worry about the future (Luke 12:22)
- To live sacrificially & to seek the good of others (Matthew 22:39)
All of
these are contrary to the values of the world.
When we leave the “old way of life” to live as a “new creation” in
Christ, we have to learn a radically different lifestyle! That often calls for
us to leave the security of our “comfortable spot” in life.
Don’t be afraid to step outside
your comfort zone. As long as God is
guiding you, He will take care of you…and you may discover an abundance of joy
in the Lord.
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