Change Agents

Fear the LORD and the king, my son,and do not join with the rebellious,for those two will send sudden destruction upon them,and who knows what calamities they can bring?

Proverbs 24:21-22 (NIV)

So warning, do not join the rebellious. Some versions use the term, “Those given to change.” Ladies, let’s apply this proverb to our actions and attitudes within our church. There is no perfect church, and honestly, at times we do see things we’d like to change. There are three ways we can respond.

1. We can ignore it.
2. We can rebel and resent, or
3. We can pray.

Don’t ignore the problem. Be aware; sometimes it’s the Lord who is showing you an area of need to stir you up to be part of the solution.

Don’t rebel or resent. Sadly, many times in churches or ministries people get impatient, and instead of trusting the Lord, they take matters in their own hands, resorting to ungodly means. They start a subversive campaign, inciting others to undermine the pastor or leaders. God will not honor actions that are dishonorable.

Pray. This is the truest and most fruitful way to bring about right changes because, first of all, it honors the Lord. It sometimes surprises me when I pray about a situation that I do feel needs changing, in prayer the Lord often changes me. He changes my perspective, and then he can show me a fresh way to play a positive and constructive role.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

You are a change agent. Every day, in every way, you can live your life as part of the problem or part of the solution. It’s really as simple as that. You wouldn’t be reading this book if you didn’t want to grow and give and make your life count for good in this world. That is your destiny, you know. Even though our lives feel small and insignificant, God can use us. Mother Teresa said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” God supplies the opportunity. All we need is the desire and willingness to respond.

One Year Bible Reading

Jeremiah 2:31–4:18; Colossians 1:1-17; Psalm 76:1-12; Proverbs 24:21-22