I’m one of those people who like change, for the most part. I love to rearrange and refresh things and practices just to keep them from becoming stale, boring, empty rituals, or sacred cows. I think one of the reasons I love change is that it demonstrates the way Jehovah is making all things new…changes of seasons, human growth, spiritual growth, regeneration, conforming us to the image of His Son, Jesus Christ, drawing the nations into His Kingdom. I love the occasional clean slate to re-open my eyes to God’s creative, restorative genius and endless possibilities when HE is doing the work.
I don’t necessarily invite change that is precipitated by tragedy or loss, but even then, if I’m attentive, I can see the hand of God at work. He is in constant care for and absolute rule over ALL of HIS creation, for HIS glory and the good of HIS people.
We can’t stop all forms of change…plants grow and change; children grow and change; relationships grow and change; we physically, emotionally, and spiritually grow and change. But even if we try to stop growth, change is inevitable. Our bodies, our minds, our plants, our homes, our cars, our relationships – if we don’t allow them to grow and develop, they will deteriorate and die. Deterioration and destruction is still change – we can’t avoid it.
Change is inevitable…growth is optional.
I get super excited about the change produced by growth, especially when I can see the hand of God in it.
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. ~ 2 Peter 3:18
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