01/04/2018
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Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. – Hebrews 13:8
The
sun was shining brightly, warming the world with its golden rays. What a
glorious day to go to church, I thought,
as we gathered our Bibles and walked outside. Once in the car, coats
were discarded and windows were opened wide. The fragrance of flowers
in bloom
filtered in along with a mild breeze. My heart was rejoicing in the
loveliness of the day.
After driving for a few
minutes, I noticed that the sky began to get dark and thick gray clouds
covered the sun. The warm air was replaced with a current
of cool pressure. Arriving at church, we gathered our coats and
Bibles, preparing to make a dash for the doors leading to the sanctuary.
A few drops
of rain were already splattering on the windshield. The weather had
changed quite suddenly.
Living in the Northwest, I
should not have been surprised to see this weather transformation. Yet
the beautiful, sunny morning had distracted me from the
reality of our unpredictable climate. Gone were my visions of a
bright Sunday afternoon, but thank God that He had not changed. The day
at church was
as wonderful as ever because of His faithfulness.
Many things in our lives
change: fashions, technology, occupations, and, of course, the weather,
just to name a few. It can be difficult to keep up with
new trends and developments, and it can also be disappointing if we
rather liked the way things were before. Yet, it is wonderful to know
that in an
ever-changing world, we have a God who does not change. As days,
weeks, and years whirl by, we can find contentment and hope in knowing
that our God
is steadfast. He does not love us one day and forget about us the
next, and He never goes back on His promises.
God’s Word is the same
today as it was yesterday. Even if everything else in our lives is
changing, He will be the one constant that we can rely on. What
comfort that promise brings!
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