Accepting Help for Changes

Unexpected changes can be either beneficial or burdensome, depending on how situations are perceived. When Moses’ father-in-law came for a visit, he observed a situation in need of change. Moses was spending an inordinate amount of time mediating disputes that arise when people live together.

These disputes had become such a distraction that he was neglecting other important work. Moses’ father-in-law gave him advice that has served as a model for settling civil disputes. Moses accepted that there were qualified others who could mediate these disputes. He learned the importance of delegating work and authority to others.

The message for us is that there are others who can give us wisdom and advice for making changes and managing our problems. Listen to Proverbs 2:6, which reminds us of another source for change: "It is the Lord God who gives wisdom. His every word is a treasure of knowledge and understanding.” Our unchanging God provides guidance to us for making needed changes.  

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In the beginning, Lord, you laid the earth’s foundation and created the heavens. They will all disappear and wear out like clothes. You change them, as you would a coat, but you last forever. You are always the same. Years cannot change you.

~Psalm 102:25-27 Contemporary English Version

 

See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me! The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.

~Psalm 119:159-160 Good News Bible 

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Like It or Not, Change Will Come - Part 2

At every stage of life, change is imminent. Change opposes complacency or the status quo, but we're often hesitant to make even small changes. We know and understand that change is needed, even desired, yet anxiety creates opposition because of the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what lies ahead.

Benjamin Cardozon said of the judicial process, “Nothing is stable or absolute. Everything is fluid and changeable. Evolving or becoming is never finished.” When we’re forced to think about life, we would agree. When everything is on the line and we’re forced to accept change, there is a strange hesitance to move forward and accept what life offers.

In Malachi 3:6 God issues a warning and a promise: “I the Lord do not change.” God challenged his people to return to him and he would return to them. Returning and trusting God gives assurance to insecure people facing continuous challenges. Jesus promised us, “Look, I will be with you always.” You can trust his promise.