He Never Changes

    I have a friend in Illinois that sent me a list of headlines, or photos, of the headlines of many Newspapers.  While the headlines were true, they could also be taken in a completely different way.    Sometimes, words take on new meanings.  As you look at our culture today, we realize that there are certain words that now have completely different meanings than they did 100 years ago.  A recent example was the activity that occurred on September 11 a few years ago.   Two sets of numbers have two different meanings and it all depends on how you say them.  Now, it makes a difference if you say Nine One One or if you say, Nine Eleven.   Thee is a new phrase that wasn't there in previous years.  Many of the more common expressions that have changed have done so because of some type of sinful activity.  Words, like, dope, grass, joint all have new meanings and can be used at least two different ways.   It is comforting however, to know that there are at least a few things in this life that never change nor will the change in the future.  Hebrews 13:8 says, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever."   
     While the world around us is in a constant state of change, some good and some bad, we can still have the confidence that Jesus Christ will never change.  Along those same lines, the plan of salvation that is associated with Christ will also never change.  The requirements for salvation are just the same today as they were in all of the generations that have preceded us.  God has not made any new requirements nor has He changed the requirements that are already in place.  Belief in the Lord Jesus Christ is still the basic way of salvation as was stated to the Philippians Jailer by the Apostle Paul in Acts 16:31.  This is indeed a rare occasion.  Just imagine!  This is probably the only thing in the world today that has not changed,  (other than the fact that man is in sin due to the fall.)  The Bible still stands as the Book that has the  instructions that give us the clear roadmap to eternal life.  Throughout the ages, there have come to be certain other religions that state that they offer eternal life.  But, when they are measured against the Word of God, it is clear that they are the pure invention of man and really offer no hope for eternal life.  So, put your faith in Christ for the answer for all things.  Remember.  Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever.  Praise God today the He never changes.