Mark 7:8-9 GWT
Lots of people think they would like to have a checklist of precise do's and don'ts to follow to get themselves into Heaven. Things they can pick and choose and accomplish on their own. It doesn't work that way. There's only one way in - John 14:6, Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
Jesus was - and IS - the Champion Challenger. He stepped all over the rules and customs of the Pharisees and religious rulers; both then and now. The fact is, we want to be in our comfort zone - whatever and wherever that may be. We want to follow our calling, but we want to do it from our easy chair. We don't want to be uncomfortable.
We want all the answers first, and all the plans perfectly lined out before we take our first step. Let's be perfectly honest. We want to predict and control what will happen with the least amount of struggle. That's not Jesus's way. Controlling a situation has nothing whatsoever to do with trusting God.
The fear of getting out of our comfort zones can be paralyzing. However, in order to grow, we need to be using our spiritual muscles! Think about this. Is it the enemy of our souls trying to stop us from the very encounter that will cause us to grow and mature? Truth - comfort and growth do NOT go hand-in-hand.
Is it fear of failure that keeps us from stepping out of our comfort zone? Listen, it's on us to be obedient, and not to be worried about failing. The Truth is, we cannot fail when we walk in obedience to Christ. The challenge is to hear the Truth and then to trust God enough to take action.
Prayer:
Father,
Help us to respond wholeheartedly to the challenges You lay before us. We want to know Your voice and hear You above the chaos around us. Let Your seeds of Truth take root in our lives and bring forth a bumper crop in harvest. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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