TRANSITION DOES NOT COME EASY

TRANSITION DOES NOT COME EASY

Text: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12

Transition can be said to mean a change of position, status or location. Transition is also the outcome of an encounter with the Most High. Many people of old enjoyed transition from a bad condition to a good condition. Everyman in one way or the other needs transition. Some from bad to good; some from good to better; and others, from better to best.

Why does transition not come easy?

Transition doesn’t come easy because the Bible states clearly the people, forces and powers we wrestle against, Ephesians 6:12. And these forces of spiritual wickedness are never willing to let their captives go. To enjoy this transition, you need a degree of violence, Matthew 11:12.

Jacob had his name changed after a tussle with an angel. He paid a price unconsciously, the Bible says the hollow of his thigh got disjointed, but he didn’t mind, Genesis 32:25

After 3 years and 6 months of famine and drought pronounced by Prophet Elijah, he prayed with violence and discomforted himself to bring back rain. It’s a pity that Christians today want changes to come on a platter of gold.

Even the Israelites did not find it easy gaining their freedom from captivity. The Bible says God brought them out with a strong hand which dealt series of blows on the Egyptians. The Israelites had a voice raised on their behalf (Moses) and they all stood their ground with great determination to be free; their freedom came. Your freedom is around the corner, do not give up!

Elisha changed suddenly from being a prophet’s steward into a highly revered prophet. This transition did not just come cheap.

Let’s quickly learn a sole lesson from blind Bartimaeus. When Jesus summoned him to be called, the Bible says he threw his robe away and ran to Jesus, Mark 10:46-50. How much sacrifice can you make just to enjoy this transition?

Remember, quitting in this your present situation is not an option.

“if thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”

– Proverbs 24:10.