God is unchanging

God is the “unchanging One”. Theologically he is described as immutable. His character and nature are always the same, always consistent. This is reflected in God’s goodness and perfection. God is the giver of “every good and perfect gift” (James 1:17) But sometimes we can be tempted into thinking that God is holding out on us. The apostle Paul reminds us that God gave us his best gift in sending Jesus into the world. So, how could be possibly hold back anything else that is good for us. (Compare Romans 8:32) We are cautioned not to be deceived about this (verse 16). This is in the context of a discussion about temptation and sin and where it comes from. God is described as “the Father of the heavenly lights” (NIV). He is the Creator of the universe but he still cares about each of us. (Compare Isaiah 40.25-27)

It is also seen in God’s constancy and faithfulness He is the unchanging One the same yesterday, today and forever. (Compare Hebrews 13:8 which describes Jesus Christ in this way. His position is always the same. He is always on the Throne, in charge and in control of the world that he has made. (See the book of Revelation) He never turns his back on us. There is no “shadow” as a result of him looking the other way and ignoring us. I remember greeting a friend who was walking past in a hurry one day. I reached out my hand to shake his. But he kept on walking. I didn’t know what to do with my outstretched hand! So, I pretended I was about to scratch my ear. God never leaves with our hand outstretched waiting to connect with him. (Even if it sometimes feel likes that)