This work must continue until we are all joined together in the same faith and in the same knowledge of the Son of God. We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have his perfection. (Ephesians 4:13, NCV).
The landscape has transformed in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The yellow, orange, gold, and red leaves paint a picture of change. Fall transitions us from summer’s warm sunny days to winter’s cold rainy/snowy days in the Northwest.
Humanity is created to experience and endure change. But . . . I have to tell you . . . change is not easy . . . actually most change is downright difficult. That said, change can lead us to growth and new insights to Truth. But . . . oh . . . change is a journey.
Humanity embarks on a journey of changes with the choice to follow Christ. Actually it is a lifetime journey of change according to the Apostle Paul who said, “We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have his perfection.” Yikes—that is a process!
The challenges of life help us to understand our need to change. Change is difficult; however, changes that occur through surrender to the presence of the Spirit of Christ change the landscape of our interior life, creating noticeable peace, goodness, mercy, and joy. . . .
Seek the process of changing the landscape of your interior life.
Ask the Spirit of Christ to lead you in the journey of change.
Celebrate the noticeable changes of becoming more like Christ Jesus.
Learning with you to enjoy the journey of change,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)
