Safety at the Cost of Significance
I have been greatly challenged tonight by a post from a good friend, Pastor David. He quotes Erwin McManus from Barbarian Way at a slightly greater length than I am going to in his post. One line in particular hit me hard;
God would never choose for us safety at the cost of significance.
That is a revolutionary statement. I cherish the safety of my surroundings. How often have I chosen my own comfort and desires over the alternative of significance? What a foolish and cheap trade that is to make.
It reminds me of a trip that I took with 9 youth backpacking this summer. Our goal was to climb a 14er and on our first day I chickened out. Not because I didn’t think I was able but because it wasn’t as safe as I like to be. The next day I worked through the fears; it was at considerable risk, but with great rewards.
Lord please teach me how to always choose the significant things in Your eyes over my own desires.