Changers Worshiping the Unchanging

Humans are changers.

From the moment we are conceived, we begin changing. Our cells multiply, we grow, and eventually, leave our mother’s womb to enter the world. 

For the rest of our lives, we continue to change. Some changes are apparent, like development milestones or the greying of hair, while others happen internally. 

Regardless, we are changers living in a world of constant changes.

In contrast, it’s often preached how the Lord is unchanging. 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Hebrews 13:8

I’ve heard this said over the years, but it really hit home for me recently. Maybe it’s because I’m anticipating the birth of our second son which is a huge change, as is pregnancy, or the fact that we’re determining when to potty train our two-year-old or that we are figuring out the bedroom situation in our home. Life is full of changes right now.

In case you were wondering, I would not consider change to be one of my best buddies or favorite things. I know we cannot experience new and wonderful things without change. Change is an inevitable part of the human experience. Yes, yes, I know, I know.

I still do not like it. Granted, often what happens for me is that the anticipation of the big change is harder than the change itself. It often feels consuming and overwhelming.

Perhaps that’s why the sentiment of Hebrews 13:8 has been so profound.

The Lord is of the Spirit, not of the world. He is the opposite of all things worldly, so if change is of the world, how fitting He would be unchanging. Also, how very comforting!

So, to bring us back to a familiar message, how fortunate we, the changers, are to be able to worship and trust the Unchanging God. 

May you be refreshed by hearing this again, or perhaps for the first time. I certainly have been.