Unchanging

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. - Hebrews 13:8

Such a simple verse, yet powerful. This statement provides the hope of the persecuted, the peace of the cancer-stricken, and the joy of the worshipper.

It provides stability in a world that is characterized by anything but. It makes a declaration, a definitive assertion, that Jesus, our Jesus, will never change.

The addition of his title "Christ" (Anointed One, Messiah) serves to remind us of His continual faithfulness in His mission and work. He's in the saving business, a business that continues without end.

The same Jesus who saved you is the same Jesus who keeps you. The same Jesus who heard the cry of Abraham hears yours. The same Jesus who weeped over Jerusalem weeps with you.

He is the same, yesterday, today, and forever. This means He won't let you down. He won't betray you. He won't forsake you. He won't slip up and forget. His track record is impeccable. He's got an unbroken history of providing for His own.

My friend, take comfort in these simple words today. Read the verse, again, and again, and worship. Worship the One who is constant. Worship the One who is unchanging. Worship Jesus. He loves you, and that's not changing anytime soon.

By His Grace,

Adam