Some Things Never Change...

When we survey the world around us, the picture does not look good.



It is impossible to say what the global tomorrow will bring.



Even in The United States, we are in a time of uncertainty.



In your own life personally, I venture to say that you are probably dealing with something that has taken you by surprise. I daresay it is very likely that you are dealing with an issue you thought you would never would see.



I know that in my own life I see, time after time, that I tend to have new problems arise before my other problems resolve.



People get sick. Careers fall apart. 



We lose houses, pride, and even those we love.



We see people around us seem to be doing so much better than we. It is common for jealousy and envy arise.



I remember an ancient Jewish musician named Asaph, who said he almost lost heart when he thought of how the wicked would often prosper in this life.



He almost lost heart, until he entered the sanctuary of God...



What changed for Asaph? Did all the wicked people suddenly get their judgment?


No.



Asaph's surroundings did not change; and we need to realize that, so many times, our surroundings will not change either.



Asaph changed.



Why?



Because he came into contact with God.



A friend of mine likes to call life on earth a dress rehearsal. This especially resounds with me due to all my years in theater.



It makes sense doesn't it? This life isn't the real thing.



Our real life is in heaven. In fact, St. Paul the Apostle said Our citizenship is in heaven.



Keep in mind, this only makes sense to a person who is following after Jesus.



None of this will be relevant unless you have, as Jesus Himself put it, been born again.



This is when a person is apprehended by Jesus and experiences the second birth; the spiritual birth.



This will change you.



After you have experienced this second birth, you may still find occasion for change.



You will find the change needed when you come into contact with God.



We can do this, like Asaph, when we enter the sanctuary of God.

We can do this when we read and meditate on the Holy Scriptures, The Bible.

We can do this when we speak to God through prayer in the name of the Lord Jesus.

We can do this when we serve other people in the name of the Lord Jesus.



Some things never change.



God never changes.



Instead, contact Him, and let Him change you.



-Jason Vreeke



 

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