Following Jesus is scary. It requires us to metaphorically get out of the boat and walk on water (Matthew 14:29). That is, we have to move out of our comfort zone and do things we think are impossible for us. What do you think is impossible? Volunteering for a short-term mission, speaking in public, writing a book? God challenges us, stretches us and brings opportunities across our paths that we think are beyond our capacity. The only assurance we have is his promise of strength, wisdom and presence. He tells us, this is enough.
The other choice is to be bored. God gives us free choice, we don’t have to take up the opportunities he gives us. Many do choose boredom, which is why so many church services are so dull. The people have settled for a comfortable, safe version of Christianity where people are never challenged. People never spiritually mature. They go through the same routines week after week. Nothing ever happens because they have left God off the agenda, and they don’t put him on the agenda because … well, you never know what might happen.
In the Christian life, we can either be bored or scared.
There are no other options.
Hi Susan, I've been following your blog for a couple of weeks and appreciate your insights. I hadn't thought about the options before, but you're right. We really only have two options. And scared is by far the better choice!
Find your bike and start peddling!
Thanks Ginger, find a bike is proving a lot more expensive than I imagined. However I'm hoping to find something second hand. In the meantime I'm going to the gym and using the exercise bikes!