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29- Immutable God


When did He break His promise?
When did His kindness fail?
Never has, never will
My God is still the same
When did He lose His power?
When did His mercy change?
Never has, never will
My God is still the same, yeah
My God is still the same
-Josh Bronleewe / Chris Rohman / Dustin Lolli

In a post-modern world, philosophers and theologians attempt to define God in new ways based upon the belief that man has achieved a higher state of being in the 21st century. But God has always been the same, since the beginning of time, throughout Israel's history, in the middle ages of Europe, and today in the bustling tech-dependent world of 2025. Sometimes we read the Old Testament and compare the "God of the Old Testament" to how we understand Jesus in the New testament and we wonder if they are the same God? The attributes of God were present in the flood Noah's days, the calling of Abraham, the rescue of God's people from Egypt, the exile of Israel into captivity, and in Jesus' arrival as the messiah. God's justice, truth, wisdom, love, faithfulness, and sovereignty have been on display in every part of scripture. God's character, purposes, and heart has never changed throughout time - we can depend upon the fact that God will always remain the same.


Worship the God who who never changes

You will always remain the same - this is a strong foundation for me Lord. I can trust in Your character and I can stand firmly on the truth of your never-changing Word. This world is always changing, new trends pop up daily and yesterday's news is thrown away, but you will never be anything different from who You say You are.


Psalm 102: 25-27


In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth,
    and the heavens are the work of your hands.
26 They will perish, but you remain;
    they will all wear out like a garment.
Like clothing you will change them
    and they will be discarded.
27 But you remain the same,

    and your years will never end.


Appropriate the truth of scripture as you grow in your walk of faith

May I be encouraged today, Lord, by the fact that Your promises are unchanging and I can trust Your word. Bolster my faith Lord that I might walk in hope, knowing that Your purpose will be fulfilled. When I feel unsteady or shaken by the news of current events, remind me Lord that You are my strong anchor to hold me firm in my faith.


Hebrews 6:17-20

Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.


Light - Walk in the light by openly confessing your sins and need for God

I am reminded today that You are my Father and You graciously share "every good and perfect gift" with me.  When I am seeking to fulfill my desires outside of Your will, I have forgotten that You already provided more than I need.  You are steadfast, and unlike the newest, shiniest popular fad of the day, You will truly satisfy my heart.  Forgive me for running after the things the world offers when You have already given me so much!  

James 1:13- 17

 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Know Him more and more as you spend time with Him daily

You are the God who will never leave me or forsake me, what a comforting promise. You are the same yesterday, today and forever! I will rest in that.


Hebrews 13:5b-8
God has said,

“Never will I leave you;
    never will I forsake you.”
 So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?”

 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.


Prayers for others today:

S - Missions

M - Family

T - Church and Friends

W - Work

Th - Community

F - World affairs

Sat - Self


Blessings on your day,

Heather


P.S. If you just jumped into this blog post, you can read the first post explaining how to walk with God through your prayer life and the first day of praying through scripture here.

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