Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:19, ESV)
Perceive the Winds of Change
It’s more important than ever that we spend time with God to learn his nature and his thoughts toward us. We do this by making a habit of prayer, fasting, and studying the Word. These practices stretch our capacity to hear from God through the Holy Spirit. This ensures that we stay in tune with what God wants to do, and even partner with God for the flow.
There’s a funny saying that goes “seven days without God makes one weak.” It’s a play on words (switching week with weak), but it also speaks to how much we need God to guide us each day. Time with Holy Spirit protects us in our relationships, careers, and so much more. Time with Holy Spirit also helps us recognize what the next move of God is and shows us how to prepare.
Accept the Winds of Change
Once we perceive the change, we may need to adjust our mindset to accept it. At times, it can be difficult to accept the changes God wants to implement in our life. We may fight against these changes because we don’t realize how they will positively impact our life course. But if Jesus is our boss, if Jesus is the master of our time, our servitude, and our resources, we accept whatever assignment he gives us — even if everything around us must shift to accommodate the mission.
We must remember that God’s understanding and ways are infinitely higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8–9). He masterfully constructs everything in our lives to work for our good (Romans 8:28). Therefore, we can trust that the winds of change carry the very best for us, even when we can’t see it.
Featured photo by Sander Weeteling on Unsplash; in-text photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash
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