Word on the Way - Hebrews 13:8

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Tuesday, May 25
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

We've all heard that line "What a difference a day makes, twenty four little hours..." accompanied with some sweet jazz.

Yet, that's really the story of our lives. The song speaks about a movement from darkness into light; but I know we've all had our share of the reverse. This world turns and our days can change so quickly. The reality is that we live in a broken world, even if we have those few days that stand to the contrary. Actually, at my current job we fear good days; because we know that a good day is going to bring three or four bad days to follow. Maybe we're superstitious but that's the way the trend goes; and I'm all about trends (but I'm not trendy, I just like watching people's habits and repetitive movements).

There is no trend with God, He doesn't change. He may repeat Himself; but He is creative and original while constant.

Maybe a different way to look at it is through how we define ourselves over our lives. At first we're defined by our parents, then by our toys, friends, school, activities, or cars. Then we move to our jobs, our wives, our house, our dog/cat, hobbies, social circles, and yes our cars. Then we are defined by our children, their schools, their activities, etc. Then maybe its our grandchildren, retirement home, etc. (I haven't gotten that far, I'm only half down the list). If we dig deeper we see that our motivations change over time, who we are literally changes - even if its only the way others look at us. College was big for me because I could experiment with who I am, I learned a lot about who I am, but I was also changed. I feel that I've become more introverted. I hope that I've slowly become a better man.

Yet, God knows who He is and is revealing Himself to us in the scripture, in His creation, and in His relationship with us; and it does not change. He does not change. Though He may speak to you differently today as He did yesterday, He is the same. He was, is and always will be the same.

If there is sin in your life, bring it to Him and revel in His mercy. If you feel insignificant, come sit at His feet and behold His glory knowing that He gave up that glory to be with you. If you feel burned out, come rest in His arms knowing that there is nothing you can do for Him to love you. He already has, does and will forever love you. Rest here, live here, love here for God is here and He is calling you. He's been waiting, so come sit and relate to the love of your life.