Let Jesus Bring Change Into Your Life!

Three stages people go through when confronted with change:

1. Resistance to change;
2. Tolerant of change;
3. Embrace the change.   -Howard Hendricks, in The Monday Morning Mission.

In a world full of changes, it’s reassuring to know that some things will never change. God never changes! What are some things that will change? Well, there is one change that is more important than all others. And that is the change that Jesus Christ can bring into your life. He desires and has the ability to transform all of our lives. The only question is, how will you respond to the changes that He requests?

The problem for many of us is that we're so accustomed to our predictable, safe pattern of living that we become unaware there's more to which God is calling us. We get so accustomed to the familiar -- day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year -- that we fail to realize the difference between living and simply existing. Our status is quo, and thus we fail to recognize the abiding sickness which resides within our own souls.

The change that Jesus brings will make your life better! But, here's the deal. There are a number of people that are afraid to surrender their life completely to Christ for fear that He will make their life miserable. They think of Christianity as a list of "dont's."

For example, if I become a Christian all the fun will go out of life, I won’t be able to party anymore, there won’t be laughter anymore, etc. Besides that, I’ll have to do boring things like go to church every Sunday, attend Bible Studies, ship off somewhere as a missionary, give my money away, and watch the 700 Club on T.V. 20 hours a day." That’s not true!

The change Jesus brings to your life is a positive change! When Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) came to truly know Jesus he gave up some things, namely some of his possessions but look at why he did that. He did it because he had found something that truly satisfied. Listen, Jesus doesn't come into your life to make it miserable. He comes into your life to make it mature and complete!

Jesus said in John 10:10 "I came so you can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of." Jesus will change your life for the better! The change that Jesus brings affects every aspect of your life. Jesus Christ wants to control every part of your life. And when you allow Him to do that, He can put your whole being in order.

You see, when you come to know Jesus and to see life from His perspective, your values change. People begin to matter more than things, your family becomes more important than your job, the Church becomes more compelling than the world. That which once seemed to be boring is now exciting and vice-versa. Jesus wants to change the most vital areas of your life.

The change that Jesus brings is both an instantaneous gift and a gradual growth. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us that “..those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!" When you come to Jesus there is an instant change in values and perspective.

But, there's also a continual process in which He is working in your life that takes a whole lifetime. Someone said: “the Christian life is a gift and a growth.” Certainly, the gift of salvation comes when we are come to Christ, but the growth is something that takes place for as long as we live.

In addition, when you surrender yourself to Jesus, He gives you the power to change! You don’t do it, He does! When you invite Jesus into your life He begins to fill your life with the power of the Holy Spirit; and that’s when you begin to grow!

John 1:12 says: "..to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God." 2 Peter 1:3 says.. "As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life."

In closing, Jesus not only promises to save you but to mold you, make you into a better person IF you place yourself in His hands.

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8; Joshua 1:9; Deuteronomy 31:6; Philippians 4:6-7; James 1:17; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Malachi 3:6

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for today. Thank you for giving me the strength to go into today with wisdom, courage and kindness. Amen

May God bless you!

Amaris