Ok... Kinda
I believe that if we're all completely honest, at some point we've all become comfortable, or ok, in our faith. We've experienced both the good and the bad, and we've reached a point where we believe that everything is going to be okay. I think that each of us has been in that place, but what sets many of us apart is how we handle it. I think many never strive to be uncomfortable again. Some of us may think that the Christian life is meant to be easy, but the truth is the Bible tells us that it's not supposed to be easy.
Isaiah 41:10 tells us not to fear because God is with us. Not being afraid doesn't mean there won't be times when we are afraid. John 16:33 tells us that we're going to have troubles, but it's okay because Jesus has already overcome those troubles. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us not to be worried or anxious about things, but to pray to God. So, I think it's safe to say that there will be times when we simply need to accept complacency, knowing that eventually, we will be okay with being complacent.
Let me urge you to not be okay with being complacent. Let me urge you to take steps out of your comfort zone in order to walk closer to God. During my time at Calvary, what I have found is that sometimes I have to get uncomfortable to take that step closer to God. It's not easy being a Christian, and it's really not easy being a Christian who follows God. The world wants you to believe that there's an easier way, but the false hope that comes with not following God and following oneself ends in despair. That's why we see issues like suicide, drug addiction, and other problems in the world today. But the truth is that we have a way to be okay even when it's not okay.
We have a savior whom we can put our cares upon, and trust in, and know that we will never be abandoned by. Comfortable faith ignores the hard times and only talks about the good times, but the truth is we are called to an uncomfortable faith. Sometimes life has to get hard in order for you to see the path in front of us. Sometimes all other options have to be gone for us to remember that we're only supposed to rely on Christ.
I understand that many places called churches, many people called preachers, and many books pretend to be biblically based. But the truth is, inside the church, what you'll find is broken people trying to find the answers through Christ. What you should find in your preacher is a man who isn't perfect and does not claim to be, but is willing to help you on your walk with Christ. No matter what. And what you’ll find in anything biblically based is not a call to comfortability or conformity, but a call to not be okay and not be comfortable, but to be willing to follow Christ.
Isaiah 41:10 tells us not to fear because God is with us. Not being afraid doesn't mean there won't be times when we are afraid. John 16:33 tells us that we're going to have troubles, but it's okay because Jesus has already overcome those troubles. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us not to be worried or anxious about things, but to pray to God. So, I think it's safe to say that there will be times when we simply need to accept complacency, knowing that eventually, we will be okay with being complacent.
Let me urge you to not be okay with being complacent. Let me urge you to take steps out of your comfort zone in order to walk closer to God. During my time at Calvary, what I have found is that sometimes I have to get uncomfortable to take that step closer to God. It's not easy being a Christian, and it's really not easy being a Christian who follows God. The world wants you to believe that there's an easier way, but the false hope that comes with not following God and following oneself ends in despair. That's why we see issues like suicide, drug addiction, and other problems in the world today. But the truth is that we have a way to be okay even when it's not okay.
We have a savior whom we can put our cares upon, and trust in, and know that we will never be abandoned by. Comfortable faith ignores the hard times and only talks about the good times, but the truth is we are called to an uncomfortable faith. Sometimes life has to get hard in order for you to see the path in front of us. Sometimes all other options have to be gone for us to remember that we're only supposed to rely on Christ.
I understand that many places called churches, many people called preachers, and many books pretend to be biblically based. But the truth is, inside the church, what you'll find is broken people trying to find the answers through Christ. What you should find in your preacher is a man who isn't perfect and does not claim to be, but is willing to help you on your walk with Christ. No matter what. And what you’ll find in anything biblically based is not a call to comfortability or conformity, but a call to not be okay and not be comfortable, but to be willing to follow Christ.
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