Jesus - Part 6, The Eternal Constant
2003 : Week 34  |  Printer Friendly Version  


Our earth is an extraordinarily complex place, and we are part of a universe whose size, grandeur and diverse nature cannot be catalogued by humans. There are incredible distances between our planets, and unimaginable distances between the galaxies. The dark space between is frigid, but burning stars heat and illuminate the darkness: so vast, so beautiful, so different and ever changing.

Creative, brilliant minds have always tried to interpret our surroundings. They have tried to find the mechanisms that make things function. Through various tests and experiments, these great minds have come up with laws that help us to understand, at least a little more, our surroundings. These laws let us know, that at least from what we see, some things are relatively constant; understanding these constants helps make problem solving faster and easier for scientists.

However, outside of a science lab, a math class, physics lab or certain occupations, knowledge of these constants has little value:

• Knowing the speed of light provides no comfort when a relationship ends
• Understanding algebra means nothing, when someone we care for is sick
• The Law of Gravity can't help you, when it feels like your world is collapsing.

Again, in the appropriate setting, this knowledge is critical, but knowledge of scientific, mathematical and physical constants gives us little comfort when we encounter life's difficulties.

Knowledge of one constant does make a difference. We should love this constant with our hearts, souls and minds. This One constant is our God: Jesus Christ.

The Bible makes it clear; Jesus is unchanging. As it resonates through eternity, the name of Jesus will always mean the same thing: the way, the truth, the life, the light of the world, the Savior, the Redeemer, the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Eternal Father, the Prince of Peace, the One who is worthy to receive praise, the One who created you, the One who died for you, the One who conquered death, the One who loves you and the King of Kings. Psalm 90 echoes the words of today's verse from Hebrews,

¹ Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.
² Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.

Psalm 90: 1-2 (NASB)

From everlasting to everlasting, God remains unchanged. He is always God. He is always in control. Jesus Christ is the only one our souls need. He is the constant that set all the other constants in place, and He controls the laws of the universe. He suspends those laws if, and when, He wants to create a miracle. No matter how crazy our world appears to be getting, it's still subject to God's commands.

There will be times when we feel overwhelmed by life. In those times, remember the constancy of our God. He has promised us, that He will not change. He loves us, as much today as He did yesterday, and tomorrow His love will remain as strong for us as it is today. Our circumstances may get difficult, but that does not mean God has changed. It does not mean God stopped loving us, and it does not mean God has left the throne. It just means our circumstances are difficult.

What a joy to know we have an unchanging God. One who allows us access to Him at all times and never changes the rules. Praise Him today for His unchanging nature. Praise Him today for always being in control. Praise Him for your salvation, and praise Him for loving you. He is our eternal constant: · He is the Father · He is the Holy Spirit · He is Jesus Christ. May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you today and always…



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