Change Is Good

Change is good simply because it causes growth. When we become too comfortable we as humans have a tendency to cease any movement that may cause a disturbance in our comfort. In John 3:8, Jesus says, “The wind blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” I have read over that verse so many times and only thought of it in the context of what Jesus was attempting to explain to Nicodemus and never thought of the knowledge concealed in the speech of Jesus. How truthful this statement is in representing the Christian’s essence. After so many years of seeking my Savior I have become nearly unrecognizable to those who were familiar with me in the past. Those who meet me now are tempted to refute my testimony based upon my current behavior. They really can’t see where I have come from. I finally see now that my path as God’s child is truly concealed from me and I have to practice faith. To be ready to follow instructions at a moments notice is very difficult on a person’s faith because we want to have control, however in order to prosper in God’s will we must be willing to give ourselves to His will. When we do give ourselves up to Him our plans cannot be known by our enemies and we are allowed to peacefully go about God’s business knowing that the enemy cannot catch us when we rely on our Creator’s grace. I would like for you to think about the nature of the wind. It constantly changes, you can never pinpoint it’s origins, you never know where it’s travels will end, It can be gentle, and it can be powerful.