Leaving Beyond – Grounded In Scripture

Change is not always easy for us. Even changes that may be good can feel difficult, and we often struggle with them. But what if it is not the external changes that ought to capture our attention? What if the greater changes are what God is doing in us, and the external changes are the means He uses to produce greater holiness and Christ-likeness? What if those external changes are what He is using to sanctify, purify, and unify His bride—all for His glory?

Change can be painful, but what may be most beautiful is what God works in us through it.

What we see as disruptions to our lives and our plans, we must remember, God is providentially working all things out according to His sovereign will.

Elisabeth Elliot rightly said:

“God will withhold nothing from you that will make you more like Christ.”

R. C. Sproul adds a similar reminder:

“God’s providence is meticulous; nothing happens to us outside of His sovereign plan, and everything He ordains works for our ultimate sanctification.”

Romans 8:28-30 (LSB) reminds us:

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers; and those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified; and those whom He justified, He also glorified.”

Grace and peace, y’all.

Soli Deo Gloria

April J. Buchanan