Always the same ...

In 26 years of being an Officer I have seen much, read much and practiced much that is new, changing and often about trends, generations, etc. In other words, things are not the same as they were 20+ years ago. We do things differently. We sing different songs. We seem to use more effects (powerpoint, lighting, high tech amplification, etc.) Peopl come to church in a much different dress code (or is that - with no dress code, anything goes). Now this is not to say any of this is right or wrong. In fact, one of the quotes used is - "the only constant is change." But one of the reminders that got these reflective juices going was this passage:

Hebrews 13:8 (New Living Translation)

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,

today, and forever.

You see, almost everything seems to be changing around us, but Jesus remains constant, consistent, reliable, steady, unvariable, He never changes. His message of love and forgiveness are a given - always true, always real, always available. His acceptance of us to be His people, the application of His grace - never swerving, never moving, always constant. No generational change makes a difference. No attitudinal shift alters Him. No trend affects Him.

Hebrews 13:8 (New Living Translation)

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,

today, and forever.

Now that is something to celebrate and be glad of - "Thank you Lord!"