Today as we continue to look at Paul’s life as he faced terrible persecution for the cause of Christ, I want us to look at Acts 20:22-23. Wow talk about really having to trust God. Paul is heading directly into the very area where hatred for him is most intense. But rather fall prey to His fears, his intense love for God drives him to do the uncertain. Look at verse 23, “in every city, the Holy Spirit warns him of prison and hardship.” Yet, Paul continues on for the sake of Christ. I don’t know about you, but I feel like a real horse patute. I wonder how many times I have turned away because of fear of the unknown. How small my trust in God must be. Yet at the same time I am challenged to deepen my trust to step out into the unknown and allow God to guide and direct me no matter what may come my way. Stepping out of my comfort zone is not easy. However stepping out of my comfort zone is a must in order to follow hard after God. Is God calling you to step out of your comfort zone?
Father today as I follow you give me the strength to step out of my comfort zone when you call me to. I know I cant stay where I am at and follow you. Help me to overcome fear with love and to trust in you that you will meet my every need.
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