Jesus Is Always the Same

“7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:7-8

We live in a world of change. Some changes are easy, like when we transition into Spring and Summer and warm weather. Some changes are hard, like losing our winter weight, or trying to break an old bad habit. Anyway you look at it, change happens.

Could you imagine a life without change where we are all stuck in the same old rut and same old view of the world? We would probably still be living in caves dreaming of the day we could plant our own food. I believe God orchestrates change so that we can all grow in knowledge and faith.

As a church, we are experiencing some changes. Some of these changes can seem really difficult as we transition leadership or even take on new roles in our community. Rest assured God has this under his watchful eye as he always has since our creation. No matter what growth or change occurs in our life, Jesus and his love for us remains the same.

Hebrews 13 reminds us that the message Jesus taught his first disciples is the exact same for us today. He lived, died and was resurrected to reunite us with our Heavenly Father, just as he always intended. God's plan is the same today and every day and we can hold fast to the fact that he will always be steadfast in his love for each one of us, helping us change and grow according to his will, if we simply accept that truth.

Father God, please walk with each one of us as we change and grow according to your will. Remind us that although the world around us may change, your message and love for us never will. Thank you for being the one security we can always
count on in our life. Amen.