The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. – Psalm 33:11

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As they arrive for training, prospective Navy SEALs are told to “get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” For many people on Earth, consciously or unconsciously, comfort is one of their highest priorities. How do you view the discomforts that you face in life?

Well-being in the life of Christ’s followers looks significantly different than for those without faith. While humankind is easily disabled by fear and tries to control what might happen next, God calls His people to look beyond the external world and anchor their hope in a grounding aspect of His character: He is unchanging. This introduces a comfort that outward circumstances cannot shake.

The apostle James describes the beauty of God’s Spirit, who is not subject to earthly physics or time, “with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change” (James 1:17). Underscoring the point, God spoke plainly through the prophet Malachi, “For I the Lord, do not change” (Malachi 3:6).

Your Lord has an unchanging heart of compassion for you. How can you be certain? 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). 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 people across the United States, especially those in positions of authority, develop solid faith in God’s unchanging nature. Get comfortable in His love and, like the Navy SEALs, you will be able to deal with any discomfort in your earthly assignment!