Get Into Your Comfort Zone

On the topic of following Jesus, if anyone has ever told you to "get out of your comfort zone"; raise your hand.

Okay.

Now that everyone's hand is in the air, breathe in deeply.

Yuck.

Today, on the topic of following Jesus, it is imperative that you get into your comfort zone!

In John 15, we see  Jesus using the word abide ten times in one little paragraph (that can be read in approximately 48 seconds).

This word abide  is often translated "remain."

What is Jesus getting at when He says abide/remain  over and over again?

That little paragraph summarizes the who, how, what, why, where, and when of following Jesus.

To summarize this summary:

Remain in Jesus. Read John 15.

This is where you are to live every day life.
This is how you know Jesus.
This is who will bear fruit.
This is what Jesus wants for you.
This is when you are in your comfort zone.

All too often, we as followers of Jesus get out of comfort zone to do something for Jesus.

At what expense?

We are busy, worried servants like Martha who end up missing miraculous moments with Jesus.
We are bold, popular preachers and teachers yet walk through life feeling alone, unknown.
We are tired, weary travelers seeking mountain tops rather than His presence in the valley.
We are scared, doubtful disciples forgetting the simple truths taught by our Rabbi.

Get into your comfort zone!

Nuzzle up to Abba. Sit in His presence. Listen to His heartbeat. Breathe deep and smell the fragrance of the infinite. Quit talking and be quiet. Stop. Stare at the beauty created by our Creator.

"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love." - Jesus