Walking By Faith | Our Unchangeable and Perfect God

"One of two things causes a man to change his mind and reverse his plans: one is foresight to anticipate everything, or lack of foresight to execute them. But as God is both omniscient and omnipotent there is never any need for Him to reverse His decrees."  - A.W. Pink, English theologian (1886-1952)

Unchangeable. This is a word that should come to every mind when one considers the nature of God. I refer you to the opening verse in Psalm 119:89 (KJV): "For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven."

I've italicized the above words "For ever" and "settled" for illustration purposes. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible translates the former as a Hebrew noun (masculine) olam (עוֹלָם) meaning: eternity, everlasting, forever, perpetual, ancient, world. 

Regarding the latter, Strong's translates it as a Hebrew verb natsab (נָצַב) meaning: to stand, set, establish, station. It is clear that both examples imply a sense of permanence, lastingness, and enduringness.

You may be familiar with another term, "immutable," which is a synonym for "unchangeable." According to the Miriam-Webster Dictionary, immutable is defined as: not capable of or susceptible to change. 

We're always susceptible to indecision, unsureness, and uncertainty. Thankfully, God isn't. His nature, attributes (traits), and purposes are eternal and unchanging. They cannot be changed or altered in any way, shape, or form.

A wishy-washy, hesitant, or doubtful God would not be God at all. We'd like to embrace the fact that once God has said something, He will never go back on His word, or beat around the bush, leaving us guessing as to what He really has in mind.

The point of all this talk about God's unchangeableness/immutability, is that it provides a solid foundation on which we can base our faith and hope. It confirms that His promises and truths will never waver. They will remain the same forever.

In closing, some important takeaways from our discussion are that:

• God's unchangeable word assures us that His word is truth and is a dependable guide for life.
• His unchanging nature is demonstrated in His word, which is consistent and dependable.
• God's eternal word provides us with comfort and stability in world that is in is in turmoil.
• The reliability of His word offers direction and expectation for humanity.
• The unchangeableness of God's word is practical and can be relied on to guide us in our daily lives.

We have not exhausted this topic by any means, however, I hope that it has served to remind you of God's perfection, and that because of this He is beyond any need for growth or change, unlike you and I.

Scripture: Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 40:8; Malachi 3:6; John 17:17; Hebrews 13:8

Prayer: "Dear God, in a world that is always changing, You never change. You are ever present and always relevant because You are always perfect, current, and immutable,  Amen."

Sincerely with the Grace of God,

Sloane