Jonathan said to his armor-bearer, “Come on, let’s go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will intervene for us. Nothing can prevent the Lord from delivering, whether by many or by a few.” His armor-bearer said to him, “Do everything that is on your mind. Do as you’re inclined. I’m with you all the way!” 1 Samuel 14.6-7
Everyone has a comfort zone. It is within that area that they feel comfortable and safe. For some, fear keeps them from stepping out of that zone. For others, courage gives them the ability to see beyond what is safe to recognize what might be possible.
Saul, king of Israel, was at war with the Philistines. One day, Jonathan, his son, without his father’s knowledge, took his armor bearer over to the Philistine garrison. In a bold move, he approached the garrison. Jonathan and his armor bearer struck down about twenty soldiers in an area that measured about half an acre. Jonathan would strike them down and his armor bearer would come behind him and kill them. God struck the camp with fear to the point that the Philistines were killing one another!
Jonathan had faith that God could use him to deliver the garrison into Israel’s hands. It was just as easy for God to use one or many. All that was needed was for Jonathan to be ready to be used.
What are you not getting done by staying in your comfort zone? God can use you to accomplish his task, but you have to be willing to be full of courage and not let the fear hold you back.