Every believer eventually discovers a difficult truth: God does some of His most transformative work in the moments we would never choose. Scripture is honest about this.

One of the most unsettling experiences in a believer’s life is sensing God close a door we thought would stay open. We make plans, set goals, work hard, pray faithfully and then suddenly the path we were walking disappears beneath our feet. A job opportunity vanishes. A relationship shifts. A dream we carried for years dissolves in a single conversation. A season we assumed would last forever ends without warning.

Yesterday afternoon I learned of the passing of a member of the Christian Hip-hop community. Although I didn’t really know him well, he was acquainted with many people who I do know and consider friends, so by extension he was part of the same large circle. This is probably true for a LOT of you.