Sunday, May 31, 2015
Change
We can’t change the world until we change ourselves.
Scripture:This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord!” Jeremiah 7 …..New International Version (NIV)
I find the word “change” very fascinating. You see, it is one of those words that holds various meanings and is both a noun and a verb. It can both, be something and lead to something. The word change is a definition and an action.
As a noun it can be translated as the act or instance of making or becoming different and as a verb it means to make or become different. Now at first glance there doesn’t appear to be much difference between the two. However, if you look closely at the descriptions, you will notice there is a very distinct and unique difference between the two. One is a journey to a place and the other is arriving at. And so it is with our Christian walk.
We strive to get to the place where we become more Christ like and the other defines us when we change or actually become more Christ like. We believe that once we arrive at our destination we will become that change we started out be. However, there is a flaw in the design which is the catalyst for each of us taking the trip in the first place.
We actually believe we can make a difference and change others along the way merely by convincing them to see their own journeys through our words alone. How can we convince others of God’s goodness, grace and mercy if they can’t see it manifested in more than just our idle speech? How can others see Christ in action, if we never implement a change in our own actions?
We have to become the change in order for others to see the change.
Be blessed and be a blessing
Prayer:
Father God we come before the throne of grace seeking change. Change in our lives and in the lives of others around us. Lord, as we look at the world around us, so often all we see is darkness. We strive to make our way back to the light but sometimes we get lost and can’t see our way. Magnify Your light within us so that others can see You in each of us. Forgive us when we lose our way and help us to find our way back. We thank you for the opportunity to find our way home before the darkness of night overwhelms and overtakes us. Lord, we thank You for the light of the world, Your Son, Jesus Christ; it is in His name we pray. Amen.
