Changes

March 9

(Psalm 30:11-12 NIV) “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, {12} that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.”

(1 Chronicles 16: 31-34 NIV) “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!" {32} Let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them! {33} Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. {34} Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

When grace finally takes root in our stubborn hearts and light finally dawns on our blinded eyes, changes begin to come. Jesus changes our step. We dance more and sulk less. We run more and stumble less. Our steps are lighter because of God’s joy. God changes our clothes. Instead of the rags of sin, we are dressed in robes of righteousness and arrayed with joy. Our tears and wailing are replaced with laughter. Jesus changes our tune. Instead of constantly singing the blues, we are filled with new songs of praise. All these changes cannot be hidden. The glow of our new life will shine for all to see. Our song can be heard by all who come near. Our steps inspire others to follow and join in the dancing. If your life is slogging along in a rut right now, let the Father change your step; let the Son change your clothes; and let the Spirit change your tune. You’ll be glad you did. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day