Transition is all about preparation for the increased authority God intends to give, and that is singular and unique (individual). As each one’s destiny and call is unique, transition can vary greatly in its duration. Today we look at the transitions encountered by two men in the Bible: Jonah and Moses.

We have been looking at the thought that transition is God’s season of preparation for the next chapter, the greater height, the new conquest, the possessing of future destiny.

Definition of ‘Transition’: movement, or change from one position, state, subject, season, concept, etc., to another; change: the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Let me briefly mention two men, equally called of God: Jonah and Moses.

For Jonah the transition/the transformation process was 3 days and 3 nights.

But for Moses it was 40 years.

Why? Because Moses had been raised and trained in the ways of Egypt for 40 years, his entire life! It was the only world he had ever known and God had to undo all of that and then retrain him. The transformation necessary was far more fundamental and deep rooted, it was an entire recreation of who he was as a person and that takes time!

But it was also to do with their unique commissions.

For Jonah it was the preparation to preach to a city.

For Moses it was the preparation to confront the greatest military force in the known world of its day, deliver millions of people from slavery and then lead them with signs, miracles and wonders for 40 years.

Both assignments were of great significance and equally the fruit of obedience, but the size of the commission determined the nature and duration of the preparation.

Times of transition are God’s appointed times for transformation, the preparation of an individual’s heart to have the capacity for tomorrow’s commission. As such, the Giver of that commission must carefully analyse the content of that commission and tailor each transition to diligently make that vessel as ready as they can be for that task. It is love that motivates him, not His judgement.

So, if your transition seems to have been unduly long or hard and you know that you have walked in intimacy with God and integrity with others, be encouraged with the knowledge that it is only longer because the commission is greater.

It is not a time to allow discouragement but to look up with an expectant heart for the new chapter that God has been preparing you for.

Remember, "transition is empowering when embraced".  But only when it is embraced.

Love & God bless,

David