Day 5
God is Immutable
“Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away,
but you are the same, and your years have no end.”
Psalm 102:25–27
Immutability is a really big word. However, the definition is quite simple. It is defined as “the state or condition of being unchangeable.” In our world today, that seems almost inconceivable. We have experienced more change in the last one hundred years than humankind has experienced over its entire existence. And it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Many technological changes in medicine, science, computers, transportation, etc., would have sounded like science fiction to our forebears. But with those advances, there is also an unfortunate decline in society that we all know too well. The Bible, however, promises us that God does not change. As it says in Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and tomorrow.” So, what does that mean to us right here and right now?
When God created man, the Bible goes into great detail about us (and our creation) and at the end of that sixth day said, “It was very good.” Every other day it was “good” but on the day of our creation, it was “very good.” God loved us then, and He loves us now. He yearned for deep fellowship with humanity, but we rebelled. But our unchanging God launched a plan to save us because He loves us.
The entire story arc of the Bible, written over a 1500-year span by 40 different authors, shows this immutability. He still loves us and wants us reconciled to Himself, and He was willing to do what it took to make it happen. Jesus died on a cruel cross for you, me, and all of humanity. He had a plan to redeem us while we were sinners and never wavered from His mission. In 2 Timothy 2:13, Paul writes, “If we are faithless, He remains faithful – for He cannot deny Himself.”
Isn’t that glorious? No matter how far we fail, He loves us. That will never change. Period. So, if you are struggling with either doing the things you shouldn’t do or not doing the things you should do, God is there for you with His arms open wide. His immutability is a great promise to us. While we certainly displease Him with our behaviors and thoughts, He still loves us because that is who He is. Our role when we fail Him is to repent and lean into the relationship that He craves for us to have. The relationship He craves with all of humanity. What a great God we serve! He has always valued humanity collectively and individually. It is almost too good to be true, but it is true! It is a fundamental, rock-solid, and eternal truth.
FURTHER REFLECTION:
Take time to thank God for His unchanging nature, His unconditional love for you, and for the fact that His promises are forever and immutable.
Think about how the immutable nature of God holds onto you not only today but forever. Find comfort in His unchanging promises, love, and forgiveness that are available for you today, tomorrow, and forever.
Look for opportunities to reflect this character trait towards others in your life – a relentless, unfailing love and commitment someone can always count on, no matter what comes.
PRAYER:
Father, thank You for never changing. Never giving up on me! Never going back on Your promises! Thank You for being a solid foundation that will never give way. No matter what happens in this world or how I stumble, Father, Your love and promises to me are unchanging and unwavering. Grant me, oh Lord, the strength to demonstrate my consistency in the form of service, love, and kindness. In Christ’s precious and Holy name, Amen.
FOR FURTHER STUDY: Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 6:17-18
by: Jay Bearden