“For I am the Lord. I do not change.”
Malachi 3:6
Have you ever heard someone say “I
will never change.” They live a lifestyle of sin, but they are determined that
they are not going to change for anyone. They like living as they do (even
though they are miserable). Some people change as they grow older, but they
change for the worse. They slide more and more into sin. And, still others
change for the good as God is doing a work in their heart and life making them
more and more like Christ with each passing day. God get’s the glory, praise
and honor when this happens. Our heavenly Father does not change though. He is
the Lord. And He is and has always been perfect. Hebrews 13:8 says that “Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Genesis 21:33 says that God
is the “Everlasting God.” Habakkuk 3:6 says that God’s “ways are everlasting.”
Malachi 3:6 says “I do not change.” Jesus and His Word will always be the same.
They will also live forever. May they live forever in our hearts, perfecting us
and making us more and more like Christ. Philippians 1:6 says “He who has begun
a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” God is
faithful. He will finish what He started in our hearts and lives if we don’t
resist Him or His Holy Spirit and allow Him to do a work in us. Constantly
changing for the better can and will make us happy. We can rejoice.
Father, this world never stays the same. It seems to slip
more and more into darkness. This makes us sad. Thank God we have You and Your
Word to run to. You and Your Word never change. We can always count on them both. Thank You
for the good work that You have begun in us. Complete it until the day of Jesus
Christ. We want to become more and more like You in each and every way. Help us
to not resist the Holy Spirit. Help us to obey You and allow You to do the work
You want to do in our hearts and lives. You are the potter. We are the clay.
Make and mold us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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