"The atmosphere is changing now. For the spirit of the Lord is here. The evidence is all around that the spirit of the lord is here." Song by: Elevation Worship
The lyrics to this song have been ringing in my ears for weeks now! I know naturally everything around us is changing. I also sense that spiritually things are changing too!
Did you know that nothing takes God by surprise? Jeremiah 29:11 says, before I formed thee in the belly I knew you, and ordained you a profit to the nations. God was working behind the scenes on us and for us long before we ever stepped on the scene.
God is fully aware of our present conditions. But he made us for our future positions in Him.
So what should we do about all the changes around us? How do we respond? Let's look at Joseph. One day Joseph was a slave. The next he was in the kings palace. Then he was in prison. To finally becoming Prime Minister over the whole country! (Genesis 37-41) That's a whole lot of change to swallow in such a short period of time. However, all the while every event in his life was preparing him for his future.
Esther is another example of radical change. She was an orphan who was selected to the kings court and then became Queen.And as Queen she was called to risk her life to save her city. (Esther 1-4)
I love what Esther's uncle Mordecai told her, and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14)
You see change around us can also produce change within us. Sometimes we can become so comfortable remaining the same, that we fear the process of change. But what if like Joseph and Esther we changed our change?
Remember nothing takes God by surprise. Ask Him what the changes in your life mean in his overall plan to bring you to his expected end?
I've asked the same question, and I'm changing and embracing something new. I'm happy to share I've launched a new podcast and youtube channel. Very excited about using audio and visual media to further inspire and encourage God's voice into the lives of those around me!
Listen, these times do not have to break you. The times can actually make you! You are called for such a time as this. It's time for you to step into a greater level of your destiny and calling in Him!
Say this out loud: I am made for this time! I am not built to break! I am built to last! This is my season of change. I embrace it. I make room for it. I change my change! In Jesus name!
I love you! I'm praying for you! We're in this together!
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Continue to stay healthy, safe and stay loved!🤍
