Some Things Never Change

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:8).

There is a lot of change going on these days. At the end of the year, the news sources listed the names of all sorts of famous people who passed away during 2007, often with the commentary line, “The world just won’t be the same without him.” Here at Avery, a lot has changed during the past year with the Paxar acquisition and all the activity that has entailed. Employees come and go, people retire. After nearly 22 years in this company and numerous mergers and acquisitions, I’ve seen a lot of that.

At the end of each year, our church always makes these giant scrolls with the names of parishioners who passed away during the year. It’s always a time of remembering those people, and reflecting about just how much of an impact they had on us. We also remember those left behind, and lend support in their grieving process as they move on with their lives.

They say that “the only constant is change.” I disagree. Yes, a lot has changed, and sometimes it can be downright depressing. Sometimes changes are good for us, even if we don’t think so at the time. Sometimes challenges come or we are excited by the prospect of a new opportunity. In every circumstance, we can take comfort in the one thing that never changes – the love that our Lord Jesus has for each of us. He is The Constant, par excellence. He is Love itself, and because love never fails (1 Cor 13:8), He will not – indeed He cannot – fail us. No matter how dreadfully we might fall down or stray off the path of our faith walk, the Lord is always there ready to welcome us back into His embrace. If we are unfaithful He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself” (2 Tim. 2:13).

No matter how crazy life gets, we have Him as our anchor and guiding light. Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age (Mt. 28:20). Isn’t it nice to know that some things never change?

Prayer Request: For those who are struggling through changes in their lives.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we are so awed and amazed by Your love for us. When we are tempted to try to go it alone, give us the grace to follow the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, so that all we do is pleasing to You and in accord with Your will. We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen.