STEPPING OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE

Years after fleeing from Egypt, Moses lived comfortably in the land of Midian. He had a family, a steady job as a shepherd, and felt far from the pressures of his past. In that comfort, Moses might have thought that his life would end there. However, God had a much greater plan. Through the burning bush that was not consumed by the fire, God appeared and called Moses out of his comfort zone, "Go, I am sending you to Pharaoh."

Moses' response? He was afraid and felt incapable. He argued, "Who am I?" (verse 11). Yet, God did not ask about Moses' abilities, He only asked for his willingness to obey. God assured him, "I will be with you" (verse 12). From a shepherd in the wilderness, God intended to use Moses as a leader to bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

Through the story of Moses' calling, God shows that He calls us out of our comfort zones so that we may witness His much greater plan. The comfort zone may be pleasant, but if we stay there, we will not grow. Often, God leads us to new situations with heavy challenges, or ministries that seem beyond our abilities, not to destroy us, but to show the power of His grace. God is not looking for capable people, but for those who are willing to obey. --SYS/www.renunganharian.net