Change is inevitable; obedience is not

Jim Brangenberg Oct. 1, 2019

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Staying the same can lead to being “stuck in a rut.” When our forefathers blazed trails in their horse-drawn buggies they tried to follow the ruts. If there were ruts in the ground, it was easier to follow them than to create new ones.  

Ruts were the path of least resistance. Eventually someone broke free of the ruts and started a second lane or a path that led off in a new direction—maybe even a shortcut. I would guess that a trailblazer was mocked for not following the path.  

This change in direction led to the many streets and highways we have today and the settling of our great nation. Horse-drawn carts led to cars and now our cars can practically drive themselves.

I love the feeling of change so much that I tend to crave the challenges it brings. Sometimes God asks us to stay the course and remain on the path. He wants us to be patient with His plan that will eventually take us into new wonders. However, I find the lack of change difficult.  

I also find obedience difficult when it doesn’t fit my plan. 

The challenge for you and me today? Are you willing to let God orchestrate when and where you experience change or blaze a new path? Whether that change be a career path, a move, hiring another staff person, running for Congress or mentoring a young adult—let God lead.

“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;

   they shall mount up with wings like eagles;

they shall run and not be weary;

    they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31 ESV). 

God will bring change, but let Him do it and wait—better to obey.

“But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men’” (Acts 5:29 ESV). 

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Jim Brangenberg is an established leader in the faith and work movement who has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner. In 2013, God called him and his wife, Martha, to begin the iWork4Him Talk Show, where they have had the privilege of challenging thousands across the globe with the simple message that your workplace is your mission field. In addition, he and Martha have co-authored a series of collaborative books, iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him. Learn More »

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