A Norvell Note 2020
Vol. 22 No. 08 | February 24, 2020
Transition: the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Transitions are inevitable — some good, some bad; some gratifying, some regrettable; some deliberate and some unforeseen.
In life, we transition from birth to childhood, adolescence to adulthood, and eventually, to the next life.
In work, we transition from one job to another, from being the newbie to a veteran employee.
We transition from winter to spring to summer to fall. And as the day transitions to night, we go from being fully conscious to drifting into a deep sleep, then back to being fully awake.
To survive life’s transitions, we need something to keep us balanced and help us maintain some sense of stability. Reminding myself that God is real, that He is always with us, and that He can be trusted provides that stability for me.
But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands;
(Psalm 31:14-15)
Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised e confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 6:17-20)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (James 1:17)
Most likely, you are in some transition at this very moment. Keep your eyes on Jesus, trust in God, follow His guidance, and live in His presence. His love is constant, and that will never change.
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