Jesus makes it happen

So, change is good in Jesus. It is His job to change us from the inside out. He has a plan to continue to grow us as we face the changes the world throws at us. And it does! James tells us to “count it all joy” when we face various trials in life" (James 1:2-5). When we are connected to Jesus, the trials and changes that happen around us actually develop the fruit in us.

Paul also said: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2). To be transformed is the same process of metamorphism that caterpillars go through to become butterflies. He is basically telling us not to get stuck in the ways of the world, but to change and become what God wants us to become.

There’s that word again…change.

So we have a choice. We can continue to live in this world and allow the natural change to take us down the predictable road to death, or we can give our lives to God and allow Him to fill us with His Spirit and lead us down a road of change that leads us to His eternal kingdom.

Oh…the best part. We have a God who never changes, or at least when it comes to who He is and His character. Notice: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Knowing this…we can face every change with growing confidence.