Recently, as I was getting ready to leave for university, I realised I probably wouldn’t ever move back. My mind raced. How could I leave home? My family? My church?

Just like Moses, when God told him to go “to Pharaoh to bring [His] people the Israelites out of Egypt” (EX. 3:10), I was afraid. I didn’t want to leave my comfort zone. Yes, Moses followed God, but not before questioning Him and asking for someone else to go instead (VV.11-13; 4:13).

We can instead try to be more like Jesus’ friends—Simon, Andrew, James, John and Levi. When Jesus told them to follow Him, they left everything (MATT. 4:20-22; LUKE 5:28). Fearing change is pretty normal, but we can trust God’s plan.

Being so far from home is still difficult for me. But I’m staying close to God. When we are moved out of our comfort zone—like changing class or school—we can either fight against it, like Moses, or follow God wherever He leads us, like Jesus’ friends.

By: Julie Schwab

To Pray About . . .

Lord Jesus, no matter how difficult it may be, following You is worth it.