"May God deliver us from the easygoing, smooth, comfortable Christianity that never lets the Truth get ahold of us." -A.W. Tozer
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It is easy to live comfortably, but that is the exact opposite of our calling here on earth. We are told in Matthew 28:19 to "therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit". John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."
we are not given spirits of timidity.
God tells us so clearly to not be enticed by the "thief" or the devil. All the devil wants is for us to constantly be torn down limb by limb. God is greater, therefore we must submit to Him and His commands. We are to go out to the poor & needy that may not know God and make disciples. We are not called to live comfortably as easy as that is. We, humans, should always be on our toes, ready to experience something new & uncomfortable every day. God equips us with strength, endurance, and a spirit of confidence to endure the worries & pains that will come our way through living our lives radically for Him.
where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
When we live out our day-to-day comfortable lives, we are missing out on SO much. God is trying to teach us new things and remind us of old things each and every day. When we choose to be enticed by the devil and live our lives comfortably, we truly miss the bigger picture. Getting out and living wholeheartedly for God is when we will discover true JOY & FREEDOM. When we learn to live radically for Him and trust what He is doing, we will finally experience what an abundant life is like.
thank you, Lord, for your guidance & never-ending grace throughout this journey. May you equip us with spirits of confidence & diligence to further Your kingdom.
