Why do we resist change? (3) - All The Word for Today Daily Devotionals for 2024

‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV

What happens when you try to implement change at the wrong time? For that matter, when is the right time to do it? From a leadership perspective, there are actually better times than others to make changes. Dr John Maxwell, who wrote the best seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, says: ‘I developed the following checklist to help me navigate the process: Will this change benefit the followers? Is it compatible with the purpose of the organisation? Is this change specific and clear? Are the top 20 per cent (the influencers) in favour of it? Is it possible to test this change before making a total commitment to it? Are physical, financial, and human resources available to make this change? Is it reversible? Is this change the next obvious step? Does it have both short and long term benefits? Is the leadership capable of bringing about this change? Does everything else indicate the timing is right?

Before implementing a big change, I run through this checklist and answer each question with a yes or no. If too many questions have a no by them, then I conclude that the timing may not be right.’ Timing is so important. The Bible says: ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: … He has made everything beautiful in its time.’ (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 NIV). If you’re thinking of making a change, talk to God ‘the timekeeper’ and ask Him 1) what should I do? and 2) when should I do it? Then step out in faith and trust Him to guide you!

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