We here in America are blessed with much and generally appear to be quite comfortable. If you are reading this, you will more than likely agree with my opening remarks.
So, an obvious question is “How is your comfort level?”
We are creatures of comfort, always looking for ways to improve our lifestyle. Interestingly, through the years I’ve come to realize that life often has its times of discomfort for a purpose.
In fact, those times of discomfort can be extremely beneficial, if we allow them to impact our lives.
If handled constructively, we can grow emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. We often need pruning before we can produce plentiful fruit.
Without the Masters trimming us occasionally, we may easily wallow in our minimally shallow lives.
As a devoted follower of Christ, my Lord expects me to produce fruit that will be pleasing for his purpose. Sadly, most Christians seem to be casually comfortable in their present condition.
The Book of Ecclesiastes can shed much light on our worldly comfort and discomfort. The wisdom of King Solomon obviously comes from his worldly experiences.
In fact, it appears that he experienced much and then conveyed God’s wisdom on the subject in writing this thesis and his many Proverbs.
I can relate through my own sordid experiences in the first 40 years of my life when I did not walk closely with God.
These days, I am abundantly blessed with the Holy Spirit comforting me on my journey as I go through life’s many trials and challenges placed along my path.
Besides the Holy Spirit, I am blessed to have many other like-minded believers to encourage me in life’s struggles.
Regularly meeting together with these brothers and sisters in Christ provides a very special level of comfort. We can spur each other on and lift up each other in prayer, become a special community and a catalyst to strengthen the body of Christ.
Perhaps you are reading this and have never made a decision to accept Christ as your Savior and Lord. If that’s the case, let me simply suggest you consider doing so.
Life will not necessarily become easier, but you will find a special comfort you have never experienced and your eyes will be opened to the Light that will expose the ever-present darkness in this world.