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God's immutability also defines all of God's attributes. All His responses are rooted in a consistent character of love, mercy, wisdom and righteousness. Because God never changes, His Word never changes. All that He has said about Himself remains true forever.
And because His word never changes, His promises over our lives remain constant and true. Here are just a handful of immutable promises that we can lay hold of in a world of constant change. God is always with us and for us: He would have you take confidence in these immutable promises: The Lord is not only with us but His promise is to guide us. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
When I was in seminary, I recall a day when my internal videotape was locked, loaded and ready to play. I had, I thought, just enough time to attend all my lectures and meet numerous essay deadlines.
I had it all mapped out. And then I learned that I had been listed to assist at a local homeless shelter in the afternoon. I spent the worship time in Chapel that morning fretting about how this new event in my day was not on my videotape!
I have been praying for you. I believe the Lord is saying to you: Rather than my day feeling absurdly busy, it felt full of promise, opportunity and blessing.
It was a lesson I call to mind often. I can choose to be overwhelmed by change, however big or small it may seem, however fleeting or long-lasting it appears, or I can choose to put up my sail and allow the Holy Spirit to propel me across the waters of my day. It might not be the videotape that I had anticipated but I have found that it is always a much better movie when I let Him direct me!
Learn which ways of helping others mean the most to you. Make a commitment to serve regularly rather than as a one-time event so you can build ongoing relationships with the people you serve. Be an ambassador for God. Engage in relationships with diplomacy and develop friendships with non-Christians who are spiritual seekers. Respond to the opportunities you encounter to share the Gospel message with them, communicating with respect and love.
Work among the people you know to help resolve conflicts and solve problems whenever crises arise.
Aim to inspire people by living a life of integrity and peace. Pray for the discernment you need to envision the unique role that God wants you to play to help restore this broken world. Take action despite your fear. Keep in mind when you encounter needy people that you could have been born into difficult circumstances in poverty, in sickness, as a refugee, as an orphan, etc.
Adapted from Go and Do: Jay travels regularly throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America as a human rights lawyer. He manages global initiatives in Africa and South East Asia. He speaks frequently about his work.
01/06/14 - Faith. Lessons From a Changing World. by Larry Rouse. Anyone who lived in the 's or 's has witnessed great changes in our society. What this calls for is staying true to the Word in an ever-changing world. When we talk of “departing from God's Word,” or “neglecting the Bible,” any Whether you're a pastor, a Sunday School teacher, a small group leader or simply give a.
Jay is the author of numerous articles on legal and global topics and has written for numerous publications. You can connect with Jay at JayMilbrandt. Whitney Hopler is a freelance writer and editor who serves as both a Crosswalk. How to Change the World by Changing Yourself.