Trust the One who Never Changes

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 NIV

“Sorry to say this friends but this weekend's Donut Run is cancelled along with next weekend's Hopper's Half Run. But don't let that stop you from getting out there!!!! Get out on your own and breathe in some fresh air!! It's not only great for your immune system but great for your state of mind!! And post your pics! We may not be able to run together but we can cheer one another on.” Those were the words I posted on March 18, 2020 (thanks to Facebook memories) just days after fear of the new COVID-19 virus sparked the shutdown of runs, races, schools, churches, and businesses—forever changing life as we know it. So much so that I’ve heard people refer to life as pre-COVID and post-COVID. 

Sadly though, pandemics aren't the only type of trial that has the power to forever change “life as we know it.” The death of a loved one, a dire diagnosis, the loss of a job, a divorce, and so many other things may not affect the world but they can devastate an individual. Thankfully though, those who continue to put their hope and trust in Jesus through the many changes that life will bring, have the comfort of knowing that God never changes. He was the same yesterday and He will be the same today, tomorrow, and forever. Which means we can trust Him to walk with us through every change and stay with us until the day we are called home, where we will be with Jesus forever and change will be a thing of the past. 

So no matter what change you might be going through today, trust the Lord to walk you through it my friend. God is the God of all comfort and our only constant in this world. And “he who promised is faithful” and will be with us until the end. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that change is an inevitable part of life, with some changes being good and some being bad. Help us to remember that You are always faithful and will work all of these changes for our good Lord that we might joyfully endure and press on until the finish line. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!