The Enemy isn’t always loud. Sometimes, his most dangerous tactic is silence—especially when we’re comfortable.
He doesn’t have to stir chaos in our lives if he can keep us distracted by comfort. He doesn’t need to tempt us with rebellion if we’ve already settled into routine and spiritual passivity.
“Keep him comfortable, not committed.”
That’s all it takes.
When we’re comfortable, we may stop praying like we used to.
We don’t fast like we once did.
We read Scripture occasionally—maybe when it fits into our schedule.
We attend church out of habit, not hunger.
We’re not running from God, but we’re definitely not running toward Him either.
Comfort can become the cushion that cradles complacency.
In Revelation 3:15-17 (NIV), Jesus speaks to the church in Laodicea:
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”
Lukewarm doesn’t mean lost.
It means stuck.
It means someone once on fire, now cooled by comfort.
The Enemy is subtle. He doesn’t mind us being around God as long as we don’t abide in Him.
He doesn’t mind us showing up to church as long as we don’t show up in our calling.
He’d rather we sit on the sidelines—saved, but silent. Present, but passive.
Comfort makes us settle. Commitment makes us surrender.
And surrender is dangerous—to darkness.
When we commit, we disrupt the Enemy’s plans.
When we commit, we step into purpose.
When we commit, we grow—even when it’s painful.
I’ve learned that real growth often starts at the edge of our comfort zone.
It’s when we get up early to pray even though we’re tired.
It’s when we say “yes” to God while our flesh screams “no.”
It’s when we keep showing up for the calling—when nobody sees it but Him.
Let’s not fall for the trap.
Let’s not confuse peace with comfort, or comfort with obedience.
Comfort is not the goal. Commitment is.
Let’s get back to the altar.
Let’s get back to prayer.
Let’s get back to walking in power—not passivity.
Because the truth is: comfort may feel good for the moment,
but commitment will carry you into purpose.
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