Psalm 33:11
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
the purposes of his heart through all generations.
Dear friend,
An amazing attribute of God is that He is unchangeable. Certainly, the Bible demonstrates times where God, out of compassion or another emotion, expresses Himself differently given a particular situation. For example, in 1 Kings 21, God took notice of Ahab's humbled nature and chose to withhold His punishment at that time, but His justice was still delivered.
But the Bible is very clear that God never changes His attributes or His being, the very essence of who He is! He stands firm forever! He is unchangeable in His promises and His purposes. In Malachi 3:6, He says, "For I the LORD do not change." A very stark contrast to man, who changes with the seasons!
Numbers 23:19 tells us that "God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?" God keeps His Word!
It brings me comfort to know that God's desire for me to spend eternity with Him in Heaven will not change (John 3:16)! That HIS plans for my life will not change (Jeremiah 29:11)! And that His love, mercy and saving grace for me will not change (Ephesians 2:4-5)!
I pray it also brings comfort to you knowing that God is unchangeable. Today, tomorrow and always, regardless of the situation, God remains the same!
In Christ,
Robert
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