Over the last two days, I have shared two areas of my life that I am resolved to make adjustments in.
Resolve#1- I will present a more beautiful picture of Christ.
Resolve#2- I resolve to pursue understanding and represent the positions of others well.
As we continue, I hope you’ll consider with me my third resolve.
Resolve #3:
Get Uncomfortable.
16But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away; you give them something to eat!”
17They said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”
18And He said, “Bring them here to Me.”
Matthew 14:16-18 (NASB95)
28Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”
29And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
Matthew 14:28–29 (NASB95)
No one has to get psyched up for “comfortable.” Characteristically though, comfortable is on many people’s bucket list. They share it with me from time to time. They are working for a few more years so they can retire comfortably. They upgraded the car to be more comfortable. They switched jobs to make a more comfortable living or to have a more comfortable work environment. But…and this is my loaded question…is comfortable the place where we see God move?
In case you are wondering, I am not commending asceticism. I am committing to doing uncomfortable things for a greater purpose. Comfortable is walking by a needy person while looking at our phone. Uncomfortable is stopping to listen to their story and to introduce Jesus. Comfortable is staying put with a maintenance workout program. Uncomfortable is setting a goal and leaning into it.
What’s true of the Scriptures is that most often, the ones who saw the power of God revealed were in an uncomfortable situation. The disciples watched Jesus feed five thousand men and their families with a single sack lunch. Peter defied gravity. The blind, the infirm, and the grieving…all experienced the extraordinary power of God…by choosing the uncomfortable.
In Experiencing God, Blackaby challenges us to find where God is at work and join Him in it. Where is the Lord at work around you?
Perhaps this resolution connects in your heart and you would be bold enough to join me in making it.
“Lord, show me where you are at work so that I may, by your grace, join you in it. Show me someone each day that I can share your goodness with. Invite me to step out of the boat as you did with Peter. Give me courage to pursue the uncomfortable for your glory. Amen.”
Check Back on Monday for the Fourth Resolve of 2025! Have a great weekend!
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