There was a popular commercial a few years ago showing a guy going into an electronic store and buying a computer. The store associate promised him that it was the latest and newest computer on the market. It held more information, ran faster and outlasted all other computers. On his way home, the proud new owner drove by some men changing a billboard. To his dismay, in the ten minutes since he had purchased his computer they were already advertising an even newer and more updated model! Isn't that how most of life seems? Things are constantly changing, and we just can't keep up. But in the midst of our chaotic world, there is one person we can learn to lean on no matter what.
What Does God Say?
"I...wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in Him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken" (Psalm 62:5-7, NLT).
"Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again--
my savior and my God" (Psalm 42:5-6, NLT).
"I know the LORD is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me" (Psalm 16:8, NLT).
"I am the LORD, and I do not change" (Malachi 3:6, NLT).
What is the one thing that doesn't change in life?
What should we do when we're discouraged?
What images in these verses describe God?
My Thoughts
No matter how much we resist, things in life are going to change. We're going to grow older, people are going to let us down, our kids will leave home. But as Christians, we have confidence that God will never change. He doesn't need to change because He is already perfect. Because God never changes, He'll always remain faithful to us. We never have to worry that His character and His goodness will change. Consider these questions:
When life gets hard, do I try to hang on by myself or do I turn to God, my rock?
How has God proved faithful to me in the past?
My Part
God does His part. He remains faithful to us and is the rock we can hang onto when we're in the middle of a rapidly changing world. Hopefully you have begun to think about the ways that God has proved faithful to you in the past. Take it a step further and share that with others. Maybe there is someone in your life that needs to hear it. Send them a card or an e-mail telling them how God has been faithful and unchanging in your life.
Also, take some time today to thank God for being the rock and the fortress in your life.
No comments:
Post a Comment