The Uncomfortable Zone

Now the LORD said to Abram,

         "Go forth from your country,

         And from your relatives

         And from your father's house,

         To the land which I will show you; 

    And I will make you a great nation,

         And I will bless you,

         And make your name great;

         And so you shall be a blessing;"

Genesis 12:1-2

"That's out of my comfort zone." How often have we heard that phrase or used it ourselves in the face of a new challenge? God certainly called Abraham out of his comfort zone; away from his relatives, his home and his country into a strange land. He made him a promise that would only be fulfilled if Abraham had the courage to leave everything he had known for 75 years. If Abraham had said no to God, he would have missed out on incredible blessings.  Because of his obedience, Abraham became the father of a great nation and from his seed came the Messiah. Are you hesitating to go somewhere or do something for God because it's out of your comfort zone?  Don't miss God's blessing. Consider the journey of Abraham and step into that uncomfortable zone.