Rev. Claudia & Dr. Timothy Emerick
Missionaries of the Cross
I Corinthians 1:18
Taking the Fear Out of Change!
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17.
As a disciple of Jesus Christ, I must learn the discipline of change. My preconceived ideas of God ‘s direction will be upset frequently because I am only God’s servant, not His counselor. When the cross came into view, Jesus did not become frustrated, but said, “even so Father for it seems good and they sight.” Matthew 11:26.
Jesus submitted willingly because He knew the intent of the Father. That is the key; to be assured of God’s intent. We may forget the details as long as we accept the person who has inaugured the changes. To haggle over details, to fuss over delays, and to grumble when God similarly changes His tactics is really an unconscious defamation of God’s character.
So often God will tell me, as He did the disciples it is not for you to know Acts 1:7. The basic difference between a natural and spiritual man is that the natural man’s demands to know the spiritual man is content to obey. That is why God does not make knowledge the condition of anything. He did not say “oh you a little knowledge,” but “oh ye a little faith”. Matthew 6:30. Knowledge comes either with or just after the happening.
So much of our lives are lived in the dark. It is never less the afterward that we finally understand what God has been up to all the time. Many Christians make themselves ill by trying to understand God. Peace comes by letting the attitude of Jesus come through. Yes, Father, this was your goodwill. Luke 10:21. I can adapt to change if only I adapt to the One who changes. The essence of it is right there, in my relationship with Him. In the hands of a change-less God, I need fear no change.