Transitions!

Transitions are not always easy. Leaving what was familiar and stepping into what may not be fully known can create some anxiety. However, life is filled with transitions. Not only are those transitions associated with movement from an old year into the new, but also with regard to day to day activities, school, jobs, relationships, economic status, etc. The thing that can make these transitions easier is through focusing on that which DOES NOT CHANGE. In order to keep our bearings in life and so remain on the right path we need to fix our eyes on that which REMAINS CONSTANT.

In Malachi we read.
"For I THE LORD DO NOT CHANGE; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." ( Malachi 3:6 ESV)

The nation of Israel was in need of change -- to return to God -- and the encouragement to do so was based on the consistency of God's gracious and loving response when true penitence is present. God knows the heart and is eager to restore those willing to return.

And by James we are encouraged.
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights WITH WHOM THERE IS NO VARIATION OR SHADOW DUE TO CHANGE." ( James 1:17 ESV)

In other words, we can expect good gifts from God. (note also Matthew 7:9-11) He doesn't toy with us or tease us. He wants us to approach Him with our requests because we recognize His genuine love and His UNCHANGING goodness!

Then the Hebrew writer also noted.
"Jesus Christ IS THE SAME YESTERDAY AND TODAY AND FOREVER." (Hebrews
13:8 ESV)

CONSISTENCY ALL THE WAY! Though we see people all around us change (whether for better or for worse) and therefore don't always know what to expect, that is not the case with our Heavenly Father nor our Lord. Praise God for something we can count on in the midst of a constantly changing world. Some of the transitions we go through are because of changes we need to make. We are still in the process of becoming what God wants us to be. However, when it comes to Him and His Will there is NO NEED FOR CHANGE because perfection cannot be improved upon.

As we begin this new year with a new resolve for better things, let us remember that God is still God, Jesus is still the Lord of lords and King of kings, and the truth of Scripture remains the foundation for supporting and building up our life. May we allow His UNCHANGING ESSENCE to prompt the right changes in our own life so that we will possess a consistency of action that demonstrates the wisdom of living life His Way!

Have a great day MAINTAINING CONFIDENCE IN GOD'S CONSISTENCY!
Carl

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