Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me. I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles...(Galatians 2:1–2, ESV)
Paul describes himself as “a Hebrew of Hebrews” (Philippians 3:5) and yet he becomes God’s chosen messenger to non-Jewish people. Talk about getting outside your comfort zone! There are several important messages here.
First, a comfortable life is not a worthwhile goal. We do not find meaning and purpose through being comfortable. We find meaning and purpose in overcoming adversity and overcoming adversity is almost always uncomfortable. So, today, get out of your comfort zone at least once.
Second message: God is always breaking down walls. God is iconoclastic (an idol destroyer). What are the walls God is breaking down in your life? Whom have you walled out? What are walling in? Take a sledge hammer to one wall today.
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