Several weeks ago I woke up and found that our front door was unlocked, this happened three nights in a row. I was surprised at the my reaction. I didn’t think to search the house for an intruder. I realized Rob and I did not remember to lock the door. That lock is the only thing keeping us from the elements. We don’t usually leave the front door unlocked, we usually do a “lock sweep” before we go to bed each night. From time to time we forget.
We can grow into a false sense of security with all that is available to us today. We think locks will keep us safe. Many have even gone as far as purchasing an alarm system for their home to protect them.
So many people live their lives with this idea of being safe. We all do things we think will keep us safe. We do this with life decisions too. We don’t move or take a job because what of we perceive will be the safe thing to do. We miss out on opportunities in life because we are so concerned about what is safe.
I have been talking to many people about the mission trip I am leading to Thessaloniki,Greece in May. Many have reacted by saying, “you are so brave” or “wow I wish I could do that”. My question is why can’t you do this. What is actually stopping you from going on a mission trip?
In his recent book, Fearless, Max Lucado says, “the worship of safety emasculates greatness.” When I read this sentence I realized this is what is holding back so many people and even me at times. We worship safety. We need to get out of our comfort zones and let God use us to further His kingdom.
Don’t let the worship of safety emasculate your greatness. Step outside your comfort zone with one big giant leap and let God do His work through you. Don’t sit around wishing you could do something, get out there and do it. God is all we need, He will take care of everything all you need to do is be willing to go.
Our safety is in God. Thanks for reminding us to think more deeply about how much we are depending on man’s devices; letting those become paramount over serving and enjoying our freedom in God.