Today’s sermon, ‘God Does Not Change,’ reminds us of a foundational truth in a world that feels increasingly unpredictable and fluid. We live in a time where opinions shift like sand, technologies evolve at breakneck speed, and even what was once considered absolute truth is questioned. Yet, amidst all this flux, our God remains constant.
From the prophet Malachi, we hear God declare, ‘For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed’ (Malachi 3:6). This isn’t just an abstract theological concept; it’s a profound promise. Because God does not change, His love for us is steadfast, His justice is sure, and His promises are dependable. Malachi also highlights human weariness and questioning, as people ask, ‘Where is the God of justice?’ (Malachi 2:17) and lament, ‘What is the use of serving God?’ (Malachi 3:14). These are feelings many of us can relate to in 2025, but God’s unchanging nature is the antidote to such doubt.
Hebrews 13:8 powerfully affirms this: ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.’ This means the grace, mercy, and truth revealed in Christ are not subject to the whims of time or cultural shifts. His sacrifice for us remains eternally effective, and His character, perfectly righteous and loving, is utterly dependable.
Furthermore, 1 Peter 4:17 reminds us that ‘judgment begins with the household of God.’ This might seem daunting, but it underscores God’s unchanging standard of righteousness and accountability. While His love is constant, His call to holiness remains. This leads us to Psalm 1, which paints a vivid picture of the blessed life – a life rooted in God’s unchanging law and truth, like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in its season.
In a world craving stability and genuine hope, the unchanging nature of God is our anchor. It means His character, His promises, and His love are utterly reliable. We can trust Him in every season, through every challenge, knowing that the God who was, and is, will forever be the same.”