Recognizing divine lessons in your shifting circumstances.
Some seasons teach you gently. Others crack you open. Some move slow, almost silent—like God’s whisper drifting through a calm stretch of life. Other seasons hit hard and fast, leaving you wondering if you missed a memo somewhere. But here’s the truth we don’t always admit out loud: God doesn’t teach us the same way in every season because we’re not the same person in every season.
There are moments when God speaks like the CSB says in 1 Kings 19:12—through “a soft whisper.” And then there are times He teaches us through pressure, refining, stretching, and the uncomfortable pruning Jesus talks about in John 15:2. Those lessons aren’t punishments. They’re invitations. They’re God saying, “I see what’s coming, and I’m preparing you ahead of time.”
If you’re honest, some lessons hit differently because you needed them differently. There were seasons where God didn’t let you move until you learned stillness. Other seasons where He pushed you forward because staying would’ve broken something in you. Some stretches of life teach you how to let go; others teach you how to hold on. Some seasons expose; others restore. Some reveal who’s for you; others reveal who you’re becoming.
And as strange as it sounds, every season—good or bad—has God’s fingerprints on it. Not the pain itself, but the growth He pulls out of it. When Paul said in Philippians 4:12 (NLT), “I have learned the secret of living in every situation,” he wasn’t talking about comfort. He was talking about seasons. He was saying, I didn’t learn all this at once. I learned it as God shifted me through different chapters of my own becoming.
So maybe the question isn’t, “Why is this season so different?” Maybe it’s, “What version of me is God shaping right now?”
Because He teaches courage in seasons that scare you.
He teaches trust in seasons that confuse you.
He teaches patience in seasons that slow you down.
He teaches wisdom in seasons that expose your patterns.
He teaches gratitude in seasons that give you rest.
He teaches resilience in seasons that break and rebuild you.
And if the lesson feels heavy, it’s not because God is harsh—it’s because the weight of your calling requires strength you haven’t tapped into yet.
Where you are right now isn’t random. It’s curriculum. You didn’t enter this season unprepared; you entered it ready—but not yet aware. And one day, you’ll look back and say, “God taught me something in that chapter I couldn’t have learned anywhere else.”
Whatever season you’re in…
Breathe.
Listen.
Learn.
Grow.
God’s teaching you differently because you’re becoming someone different.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.