Dear Family,
I want to write a few articles to express what I believe the Lord is doing in our midst. If possible I would suggest you keep these articles together, possibly in your CCAK Journal.
Today, I want to chat with you about Transition.
Have you ever said to yourself, “I can’t believe how fast time flies? Things are changing so fast.”
Yes, things do change rapidly in the world we live in today. But I also believe we are in an age of transition. Normally when we think about transition, we are looking forward to the end result of the change. But I want to suggest to you that life is a journey. And I believe from now until the end of time, we will be in a constant state of transitions and changes.
Don’t look back at the past. Don’t long for change to stop. Both are spiritually unhealthy for us in this age.
If we have our hearts and eyes fixed on Jesus and following His leading we will always be right where we need to be no matter what is changing around us.
While we will always be in a state of transition, some transitions are bigger than others. I believe we have made a significant transition by being aligned with Laulima Ministries in the journey of “Advancing the Kingdom.” Read Joshua 3-5.
Just as Israel crossed over the Jordan river and into the promised land, we believe we have crossed over into a new season of church life. Please note the journey of crossing over, setting up an alter of stones to remember what God has done in our midst, consecration and circumcision, and the shift of manna ceasing, and being in the presence of the Commander of the Lord’s Army. These are all significant events which parallel our own journey.
Consider where you are on the journey?
You and I are living in an incredible time! Let’s remain focused on Jesus through all the changes and God will one day acknowledge that we are his “good and faithful sons and daughters.”
Blessings,
Pastor Arlen
