God- The source of my discomfort!

This morning I woke in my own bed, showered in my bath room and popped a Lean Pocket in the microwave for breakfast in my own kitchen. It is GOOD to be home. It is good to be clean for the first time in two weeks. ---- The only problem is that it is 3:45 am---- jet lag…yuck.



As I lie across my bed with stinging eyes and a stuffy nose (allergies…welcome home) writing these words in my journal I can not help but wonder once again how God actually feels about our comfort. Anyone that has been a Christian for any length of time knows it is in the zone of discomfort God molds us best. It is in the uncertain times we turn to Him because there is no place else to run.

To whom shall I go

When hope dwindles low,

And somehow the way seems unclear;

Who would understand

The inner demand

Of my soul wrapped in sorrow and fear?

Moses was not comfortable when God chose him to deliver His people from bondage. The Disciples were not comfortable. (All but John were martyred) David certainly was not comfortable as he fled from Saul. Abraham was not comfortable when God told him to pack up and go but did not give a destination. The list goes on and on.....Daniel, 3 Hebrew boys, Noah, Paul, Mary and----Jesus!



All of these were used mightily by God but they paid a price. I too desire to be used mightily by God but am I willing to pay the price?