“For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” – Malachi 3:6
Dear friend, today I would like this to sink into your spirit: You can count on God. He’s dependable and reliable. He is worthy of your trust.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, WHO DOES NOT CHANGE like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17 (NIV)
- Some of you may know fathers who are unpredictable and unreliable.
- They’re always changing, depending on the mood they’re in. It is said that inconsistent fathers produce insecure children.
But the Scripture is explaining to us that God never has a bad day. He doesn’t wake up grumpy. He’s not moody. He doesn’t get up on the wrong side of the bed (lol). He’s consistent and faithful.
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” ~ 2 Timothy 2:13
Even when I’m unfaithful, God is faithful. Even when I’m inconsistent (eg. with my quiet time or with sending the devotionals – mercy!), God is consistent in showing up for me. Even when I’m unreliable, God is reliable.
- No matter what else is changing in the world, there is one thing we can count on:
- God is and will always be the same. He is loving and He is consistent, regardless of our moods and our failings.
- God loves me just as much on my bad days as on my good days. What a blessing!
Lam 3:22-23 says: It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: Great is thy faithfulness.
How many of us can see that you would have been consumed if God was to withhold His mercies? Consumed with greed, worldly lusts and passions, sickness and death, bitterness and wickedness. But thank God for unfailing mercies!
Another version says the steadfast love never ceases… So God’s love is demonstrated in His daily mercies towards us that do not fail! Can you see. the extent of His love for you now? Oh thank you Jesus for your unfailing mercies and steadfast love!
God says it Himself in Malachi 3:6—“I the LORD do not change” (NIV). That is good news!
- Perhaps one of the main problems with many relationships (for instance, children and parents; spouses; friends; etc) — the cause of rebellion, damage, resentment, and hurt feelings — is broken promises.
- Someone says, “I promise to do this…” OR “One of these days…—I promise.” And “one of these days” never comes.
But hey, God is consistent. “God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises PROVE TRUE. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.” (Psalms 18:30). If God says it, count on it! He’s always faithful! Always dependable! Today, thank God extensively for His faithfulness, steadfast love and unfailing mercies.
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Disclaimer: this post contains portions of messages and text originally shared by Ps Rick Warren (who is one of my mentors in the faith).