Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
The leaves they are a-changing.
As green fades and red, orange, and gold hang like jewels from the branches, I stand in awe of God's creation. On my morning walks, I take in the amazing changes on the hills that surround us. If I'm early enough, I watch the sky turn from gray to pink, orange, and blue. The clouds billow overhead and a breeze blows.
While I'm excited to see summer gradually fade
into autumn, I'm not a huge fan of change in general. I get a bit nervous when
plans are altered. I struggle a little as I learn new software, try a different
writing technique, or drive somewhere I've never been. (Thank goodness for the
GPS.) And good grief, 2020 has been nothing but change. Sometimes all the changes
rattles my confidence.
When life throws curveballs—like this year—what do
I do?
I reach out to the One, I know without doubt, I can
depend on. Jesus. He never changes. He's the same every day. His love and
compassion stay steady. When Peter betrayed him, Jesus kept loving him. Even
though religious leaders mocked him, He continued to speak to sinners. Against
the custom of his day, He spoke to women in a respectful manner. Jesus made
change happen, yet He remained the same.
He's the one consistent anchor. No matter what
kind of crazy day I've had, I can open my heart and pour out my prayers to the
one who always cares. As the leaves change, I know Jesus stays the same. For
this I am thankful. Praise God for Jesus.