Got The Transition Blues? by Lonnie Mackley

Transition- Def: The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

There are many people (most) who are still in spiritual transition as the Holy Spirit is bringing us all to complete maturity and purity and they are feeling lost, disoriented, and frustrated as it seems and feels like nothing is really happening and they are getting nowhere. But I want to encourage you in a few truths that may help you to get through this a little easier right now, and I will list them below.

1. Be glad that you’re in transition. The reason that God has placed you in transition in the first place is because He knows you can bear better fruit and are capable of making it through this. If you don’t see a Christian going through this transition right now then it’s them you should be worried about.

2. Transition leads to a destination. There is an end to this arduous transition and it is leading you somewhere that’s much better than where you’ve been. In the end you’ll be clean, free, and ready to walk in God’s power; not to mention that the Tribulation and return of Jesus is very close at hand.

3. Transition creates oneness with God. Many of you have been wanting more with God and this is the only way to get it. You must die so that He can live through you. Dying hurts, especially when it’s a slow death; but in the end “you will be free of you” and it will be Jesus alone that lives through you.

4. Transition prepares us to walk in God’s power. Jesus never sent anyone into the harvest without His power and authority to heal the sick and drive out demons. But first we must have our flesh and sin dealt with; this transition gives us all of the revelation and grace that we need to fully overcome.

So try not to be too disheartened or annoyed as this transition continues, because it’s happening for yours and other peoples good. The best thing you can do is to die as quickly as you can and let go of any remaining idols or sin-habits that have been slowing your progress. When you see the other side of this transition you will be so glad you went through it. So don’t give up; you’ll get though this!

JAS 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.