Comfort Zone
March 4
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord
will be kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
David received a call from a friend who was offering free tickets to the political
event of the year. His first impression was negative; he disliked political socials.
After a moment of discussion with his wife, they accepted the generous
offer. David and Gwen were determined to see what God would lead them
into at this event.
In black tie and evening gown, they walked into the ballroom. Finding a
table amidst the hundreds of people was uncomfortable for David. Surveying
the room, they found a relatively vacant table occupied only by a retired pastor
and his wife. The couple introduced themselves and was seated.
They were joined at the table by a county commissioner and his wife, as
well as one of the wealthiest men in town. As the evening progressed, David
and Gwen spoke openly with everyone at the table but had extended conversa-
tions with the wealthy businessman. David exchanged business cards with the
man as the evening ended, expecting this might be his last contact with the
man. David was surprised and delighted to receive a phone call from him the
next day. Over time, God built a strong relationship between these men, allow-
ing one to share his faith and the other to share his wisdom.
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God will never ask us to go somewhere and do something He’s not willing to
equip us for. Had this couple decided to yield to the negative inclination of
the initial contact, they would have missed out on a relationship that enriched
their lives. They were not looking for what this rich man’s wealth could do for
them. They were looking to see where God could use them to deepen this man’s
relationship with God.
Fear of power and even money can keep us from experiencing unique rela-
tionships with some of God’s most creative individuals. When we open up to
possibilities and expand our horizons mentally, God will expand them literally.
Prayer
“I’m uncomfortable in some situations, Lord. Help me
put that fear to rest. Teach me to bring my fear to You,
where it belongs, in Your hands. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”
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