HE CHANGES NOT

Nothing binds me to my Lord like a strong belief in his changeless love. -Spurgeon

Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Have you ever taken your concordance to look up God’s love? Have you spent any amount of time studying out His love toward us? Seasons change. People change. Jobs change. My love has changed toward my wife. (It has grown.) But believer, God’s love has never changed! His love is the same yesterday, today, and forever! Regardless of anything you have ever done, He still loves you the same. The question is--Do you love Him?

CHRIST CHANGES PEOPLE

A great many people are trying to make peace, but that has already been done.  God has not left it for us to do; all we have to do-is to enter into it. - D.L. Moody

Luke 2:14, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

People often tell pastors, “When I get my life right, I’ll start coming to church.” Some say, “Preacher, I’ve got some things to take care of before I come to church.” If that is what you’re thinking, you just need to come to church and let the Lord take care of you. You’re not going to change yourself no matter how hard you try. You’ll not have any lasting peace until you give your life to Jesus!

CHANGE

“God changes us through our circumstances.” — Dr. John Goetsch

We can put on a nice suit and tie...or a dress and flats if your a woman. We can carry our Bibles, have perfect attendance to Sunday School, and even pay our tithes. But when troublesome times come what will pour out of your life? Who will you trust in? Will you get so bent out of shape that you will turn your back of the very one that saved you?

We can look at many Bible characters to see how when troublesome times came they trusted in the Lord. We see in Hebrews 11, by faith many things were accomplished. Nations established, battles won, arks built, and even giants slayed. In each one of these instances the people involved were changed forever.

Have you entered a season of choices? Choosing whether to trust in the Lord or turn your back on Him? Glean from some Godly seniors. Glean from those who have been where you are now! Glean from the Word of God. Allow the Lord to change you for His honor and glory through the circumstances in your life!

Matthew 18:3, “… Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” (Jesus)

PEOPLE CHANGE- JESUS DOESN’T

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8

As I sit back and think over this awesome life God has given me, I stand amazed at how faithful my Saviour is. He was there when I needed someone to save me. He has been there for me every step of the way when I have needed someone to steer me. I have no doubt that He will be there to safely deliver me Home when it’s my time to go.

Are you in need of a friend like Jesus? One that will save you, One that will steer you in the paths you need to go, One that will safely deliver you to the Heavenly Father? If so, call out to Him! He is listening for your call!

GRACE, GRACE, GOD’S GRACE!

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Nazarene and wonder how He could love me a sinner condemned unclean… then I remember His grace! His grace is why am who I am today! It’s by His grace I got saved! It’s by His grace I rejoice in what He has called me to! It’s by His grace I can even do what He has called me to do!

Has grace touched your life?

GRASS IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE…REALLY?

            Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11

             In the instant gratification society we live in there is a break down on every corner. People change jobs like they change sheets on their bed…once a year. They change their marriages like they change houses…once every fifteen years. And change churches like they change cars...once every five years. This society promotes these changes by emphasizing the grass is always greener on the other side. The problem with that is it’s a lie!

            There is a cure for discontentment….repentance! Most of the time, we do not need to change our job, our church, or our spouse. What we need to change is us! Consider what Paul told Timothy; “But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6”