Departures and Arrivals -- DON'T GET STUCK!

Just the word "LIFE" speaks movement...constant flux...continuous change. Life without change is death (separation from movement Think of the pretty box that people focus on in the funeral home.). Life seems to be a series of Departures and Arrivals. Those who tarry too long at the gates will end up in despair or depression. ("I am the way, the truth, THE LIFE..no man comes to the Father but by(with) Me"...Jesus spoke these words ..Can you see the departure and the arrival ... "I am the Lord your God, I change not , therefore Ye sons of Jacob are not consumed!" ...His un-changeableness keeps us from death.)

For years I have heard people chanting the mantra that ... "Change is difficult" ... and I think the truth be known, it is only truly difficult for those... who are threatened by and stare at the departure and the arrival gates; or change is difficult for those who don't trust the one controlling the movements at the gates.

Why is it that those moving through the gates appear to have more purpose than those waiting?

HOLD ON JEFF! SLOW DOWN YOUR LOSING ME!

A Bible Principle to consider ... God's unchangeable direction of those who trust Jesus for LIFE, will faithfully change them as they move through the departures and arrivals WITH HIM.

In the middle of change? Stay close to the moving ....and the One directing the movement

2 Kings 2:9 And it came to pass, when they were gone over , that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said , I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

The Story of the Departure of Elijah and the arrival of Elisha is amazing...2 Kings 2 ...read it devotionally, let mind a soul munch on it. All the different levels of emotions are experienced by the different players.

Focus on the movements ...the Story begins in Gilgal (means a wheel, rolling - this makes it a perfect place for a departure...If only Saul after being anointed king by Samuel here had MOVED, his story may have been different ...this small thought is dedicated to our Pastor...see if he catches it).

There is a lot to consider here, so let's go with just a few things to help us along.
1. Do not dread the departures and arrivals.
2. Someone is at the gate ...Encourage those moving with love.
3. While moving or being moved don't fall prey to the temptation to quit.
4. At the gate ... request a double portion of breath of those moving on.
5. LIVE in don't loath change by Loving the One Who changes not because "He is Life".

Revelation 21:5 - And he that sat upon the throne said , Behold , I make all things new. MOVE, though WAITING on the LORD...MOVE, toward His LOVE and LIVE!

HLFA,

Jeff