How many times do we as Christians believe that God wants us to be comfortable? He does not call us to comfort, He calls us to peace. Sometimes these two words are confused with one another. I want to take a little time today to help you better understand the difference between these two different concepts.
Let us take into consideration a small pond that has no movement. There is no life, no refreshing. It has become stagnant. It soon becomes evident that without movement the oxygen in the water is depleted. Any large scale life in the pond starts to shrivel and disappear. If there is no change the pond will become covered in scum and take on an overpowering stench. Eventually it will dry up and die. It will leave nothing but an ugly crater behind to remind us of what it could have been, but was not. This pond is comfortable.
Now let us consider a second pond. This pond has a constant inflow and outflow of water. Because of its movement many creatures will call this pond home. It will be both beneficial and enjoyable to all the come near it. The water may become murky from time to time as it weathers storms, but it will quickly clear up and become fresh and new again. This pond is alive. This pond is at peace.
Which pond represents your walk with Christ today? Are you a saved and satisfied Christian who believes God has called us to be comfortable? Or are you allowing God to ever challenge and change you? Let me assure you stagnant waters will never see souls saved (Luke 10:2), will never see mountains moved (Matt 17:20 ), and will never fully experience God’s gift of peace upon Earth (John 14:27 ).
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