Comfort Zone

Have you ever really thought about the story of Gideon from the Bible (Judges 6)? Sure, we know that Clift Notes version:

• Gideon was a wimp.
• God saw what he could be and called him to save Israel.
• He started with 32,000 men.
• He ended with 300 men...they blew trumpets and sang and defeated the enemy.

Today, something about this story came to life for me. 

Of Gideon's 32,000 men, 22,000 went home because they were afraid. Were any of them embarrassed or ashamed to return to their families? "Sorry, Honey, I just don't think I could handle protecting our people..." Or maybe, "I'm not equipped to be a soldier....I'm afraid I'd do something wrong." Maybe they justified their actions by rallying together, talking about how dumb Gideon was. Maybe some left just because they were going with the flow. 

 How did these men feel when Gideon's men returned victorious? They had just missed a chance to see a huge miracle...something that doesn't exactly happen every day. 

What would I have done? Would I have stayed and trusted God? Or, would I have done like the other 22,000 and returned to my comfort zone? Staying definitely wouldn't be comfortable. It'd mean taking a step of faith and trusting God. 

I've made up my mind. I want to be in the middle of whatever God is doing..trusting Him enough to walk by faith. Even if it's unorthodox. Even if I'm not properly equipped. Even if I don't understand. Even if I'm afraid.

You can keep the comfort zone. Give me Jesus. =)