Who Do We Resist Change? (3)

"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 other 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 organization?  Is this change specific and clear?  Are the top 20 percent (the influencers) in favor 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-range benefits?  Is the leadership capable of bringing about this change?  Does everything else indicate the timing is right?  Before implementing a big change, Irun 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: "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven...He has made everything beautiful in its time" (vv. 1, 11 NKJV).  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!

This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For Today