Change is hard. Whether we resist it or long for it, transformation is rarely comfortable. Yet, the story of Scripture is one of change—of God shaping, refining, and renewing His people. This week, as we enter the season of Lent, we are reminded that in Christ, we shall all be changed.

Psalm 30 sets the tone: “You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” God is in the business of transformation, not just in circumstances but in hearts. He brings life where there was death, hope where there was despair.

Jacob’s encounter with God in Genesis 32 is a striking example of personal change. Wrestling with the divine, he is left with both a blessing and a limp—a reminder that true transformation often leaves a mark. Similarly, Exodus 34 tells of Moses, whose face shone after meeting with God, illustrating that time in God’s presence doesn’t leave us the same.

God’s promise in Isaiah 43 is one of renewal: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” Change is not just about leaving something behind—it’s about stepping into something greater. In Luke 19, Zacchaeus encounters Jesus and is radically changed, moving from greed to generosity, from an outsider to a welcomed son.

Yet, transformation is not just about individual moments—it is a lifelong process. Colossians 3 reminds us that in Christ, we are constantly being renewed. We are called to put off our old selves and put on the new, living into the identity that God has given us.

This week, as you reflect on these passages, consider: Where is God calling you to change? What old ways is He inviting you to leave behind? Lent is a season of repentance, but also of renewal. In Christ, change is not just possible—it is promised. 

Readings
Sun: Psalm 30
Mon: Genesis 32:22-32
Tue: Exodus 34:27-35
Wed: Isaiah 43:18-25
Thur: Psalm 36:5-10
Fri: Luke 19:1-10
Sat: Colossians 3:1-11