Life, as we know it, is constantly changing. Time is continually flying by in a whirlwind of perpetual transition. There is no way to humanly stop this process, nor is it reasonable to expect it to not come to pass. Life will change.
So many times, the problem comes when we do not prepare ourselves for this change. We assume, in the ignorance of our minds, that everything will continue on as "normal." So, when change does come, it catches us off guard and we end up falling backwards.
As Christians and followers of the Lord, we can know that HE is the only stability in which we can trust. He is our Rock. He is our Firm Foundation. He is everlasting and forevermore. He will not change. It is a fact. That being said, we must know that His will for our lives will still carry us through episodes of change, and this is a good thing. It's common knowledge that what a man faces in his day-to-day life, a small child could in no way handle. In the same way, what I face today could be a trail and test that I would have failed in the past. God is constantly trying to equip us for each battle, each storm, each test that comes our way. We must learn to embrace Christ and the change that he desires to carry us through. We must determine to Go Forward.
What brings on all of these thoughts? My wife. Yesterday I was out visiting some families for our Spanish Church with Aubrie; we had some wonderful visits and made some great contacts. And as we were walking, driving, sitting and talking, I watched my wife and couldn't help but to realize that our lives are about to drastically change. We have a baby on its way, due in just over 6 weeks. There is no doubt that change is on its way. I have watched my wife during the past several months and the stages of changes that she has faced--physical, emotional, mental, even spiritual. God has been preparing her, and us, for our new little addition to the family.
Change comes in all shapes and sizes, but the challenge lies here; what will we do when change takes place in our lives? Will we embrace it, acknowledging God's hand in our lives, and go forward? Or will we disregard it and, essentially, go backwards? Will you allow Christ to form you into a vessel of honor, fit for the Master's use? Or will you rebelliously ignore His will, ignore His plan, ignore His working in your life to prepare you for what's to come? Change is coming. What will you do with it?
-Aaron
