COMFORT ZONE

COMFORT ZONE

Written by:  Jenny Calvert

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1: 8-9 (NKJV)

When she was only 16 her dad let her use his car to drive to a school function.  Because of her inexperience, when she pulled away from the parking spot she made a misjudgment and scraped the entire side of her dad’s shiny new yellow car.  When she got home she was afraid to tell him but plunged right in and gave him the bad news.  Her dad was kind but she could see the disappointment in his face. She developed a fear of driving and would hate it if her mom made her drive somewhere, especially if she had to drive alone, but her mother knew what was best and made her do it.  Eventually, by driving several times she gained confidence that if she was careful and kept her eyes focused on the road all would be well.

Through my life I have had times of being in the “uncomfortable zone” and I was and that girl who was pushed by her mom to drive that yellow car.  When I feel insecure about the task God has asked me to do, I remember Philippians 4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  I have claimed that verse many times. Peter stepped out of his comfort zone when He walked on the water to Jesus.  Peter did fine until he took his gaze off Jesus and focused on the situation around himself.  God knows what is best for us and sometimes we need a little nudge.  The more we step out in faith to do His work we will gain confidence as we keep our eyes focused on Him.

Dearest Father,

Thank-you for giving us your promises in the Bible.  Help us to meditate on it and look to you for guidance.  Give us courage to do your work.  Thank-you for being with us wherever we go, even into the uncomfortable zone.

In Your Sons' Name,

Amen