In Acts 24:24-27, we find Paul standing before Felix, the Roman governor, accused of being a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews, and leading the Nazarene sect.  As Paul speaks about faith in Christ, righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix trembles but dismisses Paul, saying, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This moment vividly portrays the struggle between genuine obedience and the allure of convenience.

We live in a world obsessed with convenience. Our schedules are packed, and we are constantly driven by the urgent, often at the expense of the things that are important.

Felix’s reaction is all too familiar. He trembles at the truth but chooses to postpone any action, preferring to stay within his comfort zone. This story reflects what often happens in our lives: the conflict between doing what is right and doing what is easy.  Paul described it as the battle between the flesh and spirit, likening it to a war going on inside of him.

The reality is, true spiritual growth and obedience to God rarely happen in the realm of convenience.  Jesus’ call to “take up your cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24) is never going to be convenient. It demands sacrifice and stepping out of our comfort zones. Felix, despite feeling convicted, chose to wait for a more convenient time—a time that never came.

Felix, who was once a slave and rose to the status of governor, remained enslaved by his desires and conveniences. He missed the opportunity for true freedom and transformation because he clung to his comfort. This serves as reminder that delaying our response to God’s call due to inconvenience can lead to spiritual peril.

Consider the eagle stirring its nest, making it uncomfortable for the eaglets so they are compelled to learn to fly. Similarly, God often stirs our lives, pushing us out of our comfort zones to help us grow and fulfill His purpose.

In Deuteronomy 32:11-12, we read about God stirring the nest like an eagle, urging us to move and grow. This divine disturbance is meant to push us towards our God-given destiny. Holding on to convenience can hinder our spiritual progress and the plans God has for us. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God’s plans are to prosper us, not to harm us, and to give us hope and a future.

When God stirs our nest of comfort, pushing us out of our comfort zone, it is never convenient, but it is necessary for our spiritual maturity and pushing us into our God ordained destiny.

The story of Felix teaches us that waiting for a convenient time to obey God is a dangerous game. The time to respond to God’s call is now, not tomorrow. As 2 Corinthians 6:2 emphasizes, “Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation”.

Today, let us not be like Felix, who trembled but did not repent. Let us understand that every step of obedience, no matter how uncomfortable, brings us closer to God’s perfect plan for our lives.

God is stirring our nests, urging us to step out in faith and obedience. Don’t wait for a more convenient time—today is the day to act.