Life May Change...But Not Christ!

"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have." -Margaret Mead

There is hardly anyone among us who isn't aware of the turmoil going on around the world. People seem to be on edge; looking for something, perhaps anything, that they can grab hold of that might calm their restlessness. Maybe even you are experiencing this feeling at this very moment!

Strife, uneasiness, fear, anger, resentment, and the like, are nothing new. They've existed as long as humans have walked this earth. This can be the result of long-standing dissatisfaction with the status quo. Or, perhaps when something new and different is introduced and is misunderstood.

Jesus Christ was very familiar with this. During his short, earthly life he experienced the gamut of human feelings and emotions, both good and bad. Throughout his journeys, as he preached, there were a lot of folks who just didn't know what to make of him.

Even all of the miracles he performed weren't enough to convince everyone about his real identity. You see, much like that old Bob Dylan folk song, "The Times They Are A Changin'," the times really were changing. Only many couldn't see it, or just didn't want things to change.

Change is not easily accepted by everyone for the simple reason that some like things just the way they are. I'll be the first to admit that not all change is good. But, sometimes it's necessary to give things a little nudge forward in a positive way (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

One of the downsides of change is not everyone benefits. What may be good for some, may not be for another. It's the result of cause and effect. However, I need to clarify that this only applies to the changes that we initiate. God is immutable, or unchangeable. The Son of God possesses this same immutability (Hebrews 13:8; Malachi 3:6).

Christ's message of unconditional love, both loving the Lord your God and your neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39) has not changed. As you can see, a good portion of us still haven't gotten the message. Jesus knows us so well, he knew that this message would take time to sink in. Thankfully, he is as infinitely patient as he is gracious, loving, and merciful (Titus 3:5).

Scripture: Joshua 1:9; Jeremiah 29:11; Deuteronomy 31:6; John 1:3

Prayer: Dear Jesus, though changes can sometimes cause my life to be a confused jumble, I know that I can always trust in You to keep me grounded and cool-headed. Amen

Have a blessed Monday!

Hailey