Day 14: Jesus, Unchanging Savior
Hebrews 13:8
How often have you heard the phrase, “People never change”? This phrase has often confused me because change is inevitable. The aches and pains of growing older, the changing seasons from winter to spring, transitions in one career to the next or relocating from city to city exact a toll on a person’s soul. The process of learning who you are and who God made you to be can often feel like a void. This crisis can feel confusing and empty. Yet, it is a part of growth that every person will experience at least once in their lifetime. God has created change with multiple purposes. There are beautiful aspects of change that are valuable for learning about ourselves and God.
Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” How wonderful it is that we have a God who is never changing, a God who is patient with us in our growing. Have you ever thought about God and how He has never had to grow because He is always the same, all-knowing? A God who allows us the time, space, and freedom to wrestle with the difficulty of changes we encounter day in and day out. From the heartache we feel when we experience a loss of a loved one to the joys of seeing our children walk for the first time—our God is incredibly patient, and He waits for us to learn about His unchanging character.
Reflection Prayer
Jesus, we thank You for Your steadiness that continues to ground us. Thank You for being stable even when our faith in You is unstable. Thank You that You are the solid ground that we can depend on in the storms. Thank You for Your patience in pursuing us so that we could know You more. Amen.
Week 2: The Eternality and Unchangeableness of God
This week, we journey into the timeless nature of our Almighty Creator who exists beyond the constraints of time. His character remains steadfast and unwavering throughout eternity. We are reminded that every good and perfect gift originates from God, and His faithfulness endures forever. Jesus Christ, the Alpha and Omega, stands as a constant presence throughout time, unchanged from yesterday to today and into eternity. As we meditate on these foundational truths, our prayers are rooted in the unchanging character of our eternal God. Draw comfort, confidence, and hope from His immutable nature as we lift our hearts to Him in prayer.
— Scott Wakeley