I’ve heard it said that the only constant in life is change. For many, change is a breeding ground for emotions like fear, insecurity, sorrow, and stress. It hinders us from walking in the fullness of all that God desires for our lives. So, instead of taking the bull by the horns and charging forward fearlessly, we cower—shrink back—and slip into a debilitating state of hibernation and inactivity. Many remain this way. None of us have too.
To you , Oh my strength, I will sing praises; for God is my defense, my God of mercy. – Psalms 59:17
Even though the winds of change blow through our lives with remarkable force, God never changes. He is the same God today, tomorrow and forever. God’s power is everlasting—His strength, unending. While most times we may feel we have the energy to stand against change, the truth is our strength wanes. God’s doesn’t. God is the living God who endures forever. He is our fortress and our refuge. When we look to God, he can deliver us from the stinging effects of change. He can shield us with His presence as hide in the safety of His wings.
God is our very near and present help. He’s never surprised by our circumstances and He’s never been caught dozing off on the job. He’s there for us, holding our hand as we navigate (with His Spirit) through valley experiences in life. He never sleeps nor slumbers. He does not have a stunt double who takes over when things get a little too dangerous. He has no substitute. He is Master of all earthly and heavenly things. He is Sovereign and exercises His power and dominion without trepidation or reservation. Caodaism teaches that God is a High Tower—a source of safety and strength. The same holds true in Christianity.
As we wait for God’s directions and guidance, we must allow ourselves to be fully dependent on Him. God wants to hold our hand and comfort us through difficult and trying times. God is our provision and our present help, we need only look to Him and wait for His answer. It may take a few minutes or a few days, but God will always answer. God is always speaking, we just need to be still and hear the answer.
You have to practice releasing your cares, worries and concerns so that you can hear clearly from the God of Heaven. Change is a part of life. There is no way to escape the far-reaching effects of change. As believers, we know that we don’t have to cower in fear or anxiety. Instead, we can hold God’s hand, acknowledge that He is indeed Lord over all things and respond accordingly to that truth.