Easter morning included a time of sadness. Like Pastor Scott said in his sermon, the disciples went home. They went back to their regular lives, to what was familiar, because they didn’t know what else to do. Even though they learned the tomb was empty, they didn’t have Jesus there to explain it to them. Or so they thought. When I am sad, I revert to my comfort zone: my comfy clothes, lying in my bed watching the same shows with my go-to unhealthy snacks.  

But Easter is supposed to be about being reborn into a new life. But how many times, even though we have been baptized in Christ, do we revert back to old habits or sins or reminders of our old life? It can be tempting, like the first disciples, to just go back home to our comfort zones after we hear a message to spread the Good News with others. That’s for other people who know how. But God didn’t call Moses because he was a great speaker. Jesus didn’t pick disciples based on their qualifications either. He knew they would struggle, but with God, they gained the confidence and started talking. Where we are the weakest is where God steps in and makes up the difference and more!  

This past year, I have been shifting out of my comfort zone, from what was familiar to uncharted territories for me. I wrestled with the decision to give up Worship Chair for months before I felt God told me that the time is NOW. It was my comfort zone, but God was calling me to step out into a new adventure. To put more of my focus on sharing my faith story with others. It’s for all of us to do in our own ways. It can feel daunting, overwhelming, scary, and make you want to run back to the comfort of your home. Even though I know I made the right decision because I am following what I believe is God’s will, it doesn’t mean I haven’t struggled with times of fear and doubt. Also, feelings of sadness and grief in giving up something I enjoyed. But, we can learn from the first disciples: they leaned on their faith in Jesus to push past the fear and did it anyway. Yes, the first disciples had experienced moments when Jesus was on earth, but their true faith came out after Jesus was gone physically. Like Pastor Scott said in the children’s moment, we may not be able to see Jesus, but we can feel Him all the time. We feel Him the most, I believe, when we need to rely on Him outside of our comfort zone. How will you step out of your comfort zone and share your faith with others today?