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Seasons of Change!
‘Seasons of Change!’
by Joshua Scott Zeitz
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1) NKJV
Change is inevitable!
The older I get, the more I am seeing this.
My awesome pastor shared recently, talking about change.
He spoke about a car that he used to own when he was younger, how it was at that time, the best thing ever!
He eventually sold the car in order to purchase an engagement ring.
Now I would say that was a pretty amazing thing to do!
He then spoke about what it would be like if he was able to get one of those cars again, to restore it, and sit behind the wheel once more…
Admittantly he said it would be nice, and perhaps even fun, but it would never be quite the same.
Why is that?
Well times change.
We grow older.
Things that used to appeal to us in certain ways simply don’t carry the same weight anymore.
And for good reason oftentimes.
Even Paul said, “when I was a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things…”
As we mature in the Lord our priorities begin to change!
The closer we get to Jesus, the more we begin to see things from an eternal perspective, the more we begin to see people like He does!
People matter to God!
Immensely in fact!
He so loves us!
We can’t stop change
But here is the Good News!
God never changes! His Word is forever settled in Heaven!
Why is this so important to see?
Because we live in a crazy world where change, and oftentimes unwanted change is always occurring
Whether its rapid technological advances, or shifting worldviews based on feelings, the fragile economy, or simply the next health scare, this world is inundated with crazy change!
Not to mention the change that occurs in our personal lives, whether it be a change of vocation, a teen graduating high school, a loved one passing away, or simply our bodies growing older,
Life is is full of seasons of change!
Because of this, It is imperative that we cling to the Word of God like never before!
That we put our hope and trust in the One who never changes!
We need this stability!
The world needs this stability!
How can we face the crazy times of constant change?
By being anchored to the One who remains the same!
I want to end today by sharing a few passages of scripture that will help keep us anchored in the midst of vast seasons of change:
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!” (Hebrews 13:8) NKJV
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2) NKJV
“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.”
(Psalms 119:89-90) NKJV
“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) NKJV
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose UNDER heaven:”
But the Great News is this: We serve a good good Father whose throne is IN Heaven, and He never changes!
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By Joshua Scott Zeitz‘Seasons of Change!’
by Joshua Scott Zeitz
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1) NKJV
Change is inevitable!
The older I get, the more I am seeing this.
My awesome pastor shared recently, talking about change.
He spoke about a car that he used to own when he was younger, how it was at that time, the best thing ever!
He eventually sold the car in order to purchase an engagement ring.
Now I would say that was a pretty amazing thing to do!
He then spoke about what it would be like if he was able to get one of those cars again, to restore it, and sit behind the wheel once more…
Admittantly he said it would be nice, and perhaps even fun, but it would never be quite the same.
Why is that?
Well times change.
We grow older.
Things that used to appeal to us in certain ways simply don’t carry the same weight anymore.
And for good reason oftentimes.
Even Paul said, “when I was a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things…”
As we mature in the Lord our priorities begin to change!
The closer we get to Jesus, the more we begin to see things from an eternal perspective, the more we begin to see people like He does!
People matter to God!
Immensely in fact!
He so loves us!
We can’t stop change
But here is the Good News!
God never changes! His Word is forever settled in Heaven!
Why is this so important to see?
Because we live in a crazy world where change, and oftentimes unwanted change is always occurring
Whether its rapid technological advances, or shifting worldviews based on feelings, the fragile economy, or simply the next health scare, this world is inundated with crazy change!
Not to mention the change that occurs in our personal lives, whether it be a change of vocation, a teen graduating high school, a loved one passing away, or simply our bodies growing older,
Life is is full of seasons of change!
Because of this, It is imperative that we cling to the Word of God like never before!
That we put our hope and trust in the One who never changes!
We need this stability!
The world needs this stability!
How can we face the crazy times of constant change?
By being anchored to the One who remains the same!
I want to end today by sharing a few passages of scripture that will help keep us anchored in the midst of vast seasons of change:
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!” (Hebrews 13:8) NKJV
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2) NKJV
“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.”
(Psalms 119:89-90) NKJV
“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) NKJV
“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose UNDER heaven:”
But the Great News is this: We serve a good good Father whose throne is IN Heaven, and He never changes!