Most people do not like change. We resist it and complain about it. When change comes on the job, our first response is to question and grumble, at least until we realize that the change was good after all. If our favorite store alters its layout or selection we are tempted to never return, even though going someplace else is a more drastic change. We blast government officials for road construction that causes us to alter our way to work. Software updates throw us into a tizzy.
I find comfort in knowing that God never changes. He won’t change because He is perfect. No improvements can be made in Him. He is already all-knowing, all-powerful, everywhere present, loving, good, kind, rich in mercy, and full of grace.
James 1:16-17 says, “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” Every good gift that we have ever received has come from God. He will continue to give us perfect gifts because that is who He will always be. He will never have a need to entertain even a shadow of change.
Hebrews 13:8 says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” We can trust Jesus for our salvation because the Father gave Him for us as the ultimate perfect gift. This truth from God will never change.
Reluctant Retiree 