“But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, ‘Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.’” – Acts 5:19-20
It’s helpful to be reminded of God’s priorities from time to time! When we’re in a difficult spot, we rightly cry out to God to help us. At all times He hears our prayers. However, because He sees the bigger picture (not only for us personally but for a lost and fallen world), He sometimes calls us to stay right where we are, comforted by the knowledge that He is right there with us. Other times He sets us free and calls us to step right into a more dangerous situation as in these verses.
The mission to which God has called every follower of Christ is to make disciples. This mission isn’t for the faint of heart and it isn’t for our convenience and comfort in this life. While doing the work of God is one of the deepest sources of joy, we must always remember that our ultimate and eternal comfort and reward awaits in heaven. Therefore we must be willing to be inconvenienced, uncomfortable, and even at risk for His sake now.
The Christian life is a call to courage, to boldness, to danger, and to share the good news of Jesus Christ as you go through life. Have you answered the call today?