"Jesus Christ is [eternally changeless, always] the same yesterday, today and forever." Hebrews 13:8 (AMP)
It is nearing the end of October. Where I live, the days and nights are cooler and the leaves on the trees are beginning to take on the fall colors of yellow, orange and red. This is my favorite time of year and I long for it all summer. It is a time that brings me joy and although some years it seems to take its time arriving, it is a transformation I can count on.
Normally, I am not a big fan of change. I find it stressful in many situations, as I am sure you do. It is nice to have some idea of what is coming next, if all goes as planned. Unfortunately, life doesn't send out memos to announce interruptions in our life plans. Job losses, recessions, illnesses, deaths, accidents, problems in relationships or financial upsets can come at the most unexpected and inconvenient times.
Last year, my husband almost died. By the time he saw a doctor who realized how serious his condition was and sent him to a hospital, his life was in grave danger. We were told after emergency surgery that he had come within hours to days of losing his life. After spending two weeks as an in-patient, he returned home only to find out that his job had been eliminated during the time that he was hospitalized. Our world was turned upside down. Suddenly we found ourselves dealing with a health situation that was still not completely remedied and no steady income. To say that we spent some time in tears and anguish would be an understatement.
Everyone, at some point, will face trials that seem insurmountable. During those days it is so easy to feel isolated and to wonder why God would allow such hardship in our lives. I have friends who considered themselves to be happily married who suddenly found that their spouses wished to end the marriage. Others have received diagnoses of cancer or Alzheimer disease. Sometimes it happens that way. We go to bed secure and wake up to find that our world has totally changed.
When my beloved and I found ourselves staring into an unknown and uncertain future, we reached for what we knew would never be threatened which was our relationship with our Savior. The writer of Hebrews reminds us that Jesus never changes. He is the same person now that He was when walked with his disciples. His love is constant and endures no matter what happens in our lives. He always loves us, always protects us, and is always there to listen to and encourage us. Romans 8:34 tell us that He advocates for us before the Father. How precious is that? He personally takes our plight to the throne of the Creator and pleads for us.
What changes are you either anticipating or currently going through? Might I implore you to go to the One who endured the greatest pain that ever existed out of His mighty love for you? I can promise you that He is ready and willing to hear all you need to say. Express your fears, your frustrations, your questions and your sorrow to Him and allow Him to be as personally involved in your life as He wishes to be. He doesn't intend for any of us to walk difficult roads alone. If tomorrow comes and no one else seems to be around, He will always be the one that you can count on. Nothing will change that. Ever. All you have to do is reach out for Him. Nothing will ever separate you from His love. God bless.
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