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A New View Of Change
April 1, 2012

People hate change, or so I hear. But the change we generally resist is the kind that we think will make our situation worse rather than better. We eagerly change jobs when it means higher pay and more influence. We happily move to a bigger house in a better neighborhood. So it’s not change in general that we hate; it’s change that involves loss—sometimes physical; other times emotional or psychological.

Change is both inevitable and necessary. If everything stays the same, no one is growing. But we have a Shepherd who guides us through change and leads us to a better place. Getting there may be difficult, as it was for the Israelites in reaching the Promised Land. They grumbled when their situation got worse rather than better (Ex. 15:24; Num. 14:2). But we have the example of Jesus. In less than a week, He went from being the leader of many to being abandoned by all. Between Palm Sunday and Good Friday, the Good Shepherd became the Passover Lamb. Because Christ willingly went through suffering, God elevated Him to the highest place (John 10:11; Phil. 2:8-9).

Not all change is pleasant, but when we’re being led to a better place by Someone who loves us, we don’t need to fear it.

I know not, but God knows;
Oh, blessed rest from fear!
All my unfolding days
To Him are plain and clear. —Flint

Faith in Christ will keep us steady in the stormy sea of change.

Read: John 10:7-18

I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep. —John 10:14

Bible in a Year:
1 Kings 8-10

[MEG33]

Good Morning

I know not, but God knows;
Oh, blessed rest from fear!
All my unfolding days
To Him are plain and clear. —Flint

Thank you, Rus, for this lovely reminder..and for ODB everyday.
I wish you a blessed Palm Sunday.

[geologist]

The older I become the less I like change. It means doing, and going along a different path. Even in minor ways. Change is a good way to clean out the corners of the mind. But it does require effort and paying attention to details again. All of which means it is desirable too. It is good to look at our habits, perhaps we can alter and find a better way. This includes our time spent with the LORD especially. To become complacent is not recommended. Liven us the day. Do something new!