Changes inspire fear. Changes create discomfort. Changes require taking new risk. Changes also take us to the next level. Learning to rely on the Holy Spirit may be new to you. But just get to know Him. You will be more than fine.

The disciples became alarmed when Jesus told them about an imminent transition coming after His departure from earth. Jesus knew that His leaderless followers might decide to head for the hills after He was no longer physically with them. That’s why He took special care in talking through the transition, even though He knew the disciples would only be able to absorb some of it intellectually and none of it emotionally. He wouldn’t leave them dangling on the the mountain without help. (Every Man, God’s Man, pg 164)

 

But change is impossible until a man is willing to confess his actions.

 

Why does God have us Confess?

 

Because confession puts an end to self-deception an replaces it with humility–the one quality required for us to become God’s man (or woman). The original word for humility in the New Testament pctures something that is pliable of flexible. Humility shows a willingness to be guided by God, to be moldable, to be flexible enough to confess our failings in order to gain character transformation. (Eevery Man, God’s Man pg. 46-47)