Comfort Zones

Whisper of God -
Every day he went out on the streets and talked with anyone who happened along.
(Acts 17:17 MsgB)

Observation -
Paul found himself in Athens, the intellectual center of the world. He was angered by what he saw - temples, shrines, idols and the pagan worship that went along with it. But Paul did not vent his anger at the people of Athens. Instead he saw them for as they really were - lost and unaware of God's love. The Holy Spirit compelled him to begin to talk with the people of the city. He did not ignore them or ridicule them. Instead he got to know them so in turn he could introduce them to Jesus. In time Paul had the opportunity to share publicly and made reference to the shrine for the unknown god. That which was worshipped as unknown, Paul now made known. And it all started with conversations along the street.

Real Life Application -
I cannot hide myself in an office or my introverted self, but need to allow the Holy Spirit to help me get beyond the walls that confine me to talk with people in my ordinary day to day life.

Day's Prayer -
Lord you made me as I am. You know I'm comfortable to spend time alone. But you have also filled me with your Holy Spirit to empower me, to help me break out of my comfort zone and interact with people you love. Help me to see people as you see them. Help me to move beyond my walls and get to know them. And like Paul, help me to seize the opportunity to introduce them to the God they do not know.