"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness." Matthew 9:35 NIV
I not only had the pleasure of running the 20th Annual Marine Corps Volkslauf 10k trail run over the weekend but had the pleasure of doing it with a group of friends who also think tackling giant hills, mud and obstacles is a great start to any day. And you know, as I was laughing and talking with these crazy runners along the way, I couldn't help but think how most of us, me included, tend to stay within a certain circle of people that share our same beliefs, hobbies and outlooks. And while these "circles" definitely make life more fun, you and I, as Christians, are called to step out of the safety and comfort of them to share Christ.
Consider the example of Jesus who, the Bible tells us, "went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom..." You see, while Jesus knew there was a time to be spent with fellow believers to gain and give encouragement and to study the Word, He also knew there was a time to step out of the safety and comfort of that "circle" to fulfill the Great Commission. And times are no different today my friend. There are still thousands of people who need to hear the Good News.
So while you and I should most definitely cherish and enjoy the company of the friends God has blessed us with, we should not get so comfortable in these "circles" that we fail to step out of them to be the witnesses God has called each and every one of us to be. After all, no one ever changed the world by staying inside their comfort zones.
Heavenly Father, thank You for blessing us with friends who serve to make life fun and inspire us to do crazy things. Help us to love, encourage and cherish these friends but to remember that our most important job in this world is to lead the lost to You. Help us to be bold and step outside of the comfort of these circles each and every time we are called to do it. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
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