The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. – Psalm 33:11
Navy SEALs are told upon arrival for training to “get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” For most people on Earth, the last 18 months have brought about significant change, some of it is likely uncomfortable. How are you doing with your new un-comforts?
Well-being in the life of Christ’s followers looks significantly different than for those without faith. While humankind is disabled by fear, trying to control what might happen next, God calls His people to look past the external world and to anchor their hope in a grounding aspect of His character. He is unchanging.
The apostle James draws a beautiful picture of God’s Spirit, not subject to earthly physics or time, “with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change” (James 1:17). And just to make sure you get the point, God spoke plainly through the prophet Malachi, “I the Lord, do not change” (Malachi 3:6).
Your unchanging God has an unchanging heart of compassion for you. How do you know? Examine the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ: “he is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation” (Colossians 1:15). And His affection for you is clear, “for God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
Thank God today that He has made trusting Him so simple. Ask that many across America, especially those in positions of leadership, will build a solid faith in God’s unchanging nature. Get comfortable in His love and, like those Navy SEALs, being uncomfortable in your earthly assignment will not be a problem!
Today’s Verse: Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
the plans of his heart to all generations.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: James 5:7-11
7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
