This week I saw my cardiologist for my annual business. The good news is that I have a heart, as I joked at choir practice. The actual good news is that my electrocardiogram showed no change from last year. So, I am good for another year, according to the doctor. It is amazing what good news “no change” can be.
“Jesus is our resurrected Lord,” – no change! “He is present with us when two or three of His people are gathered together” - no change! God is still ruler of the Universe – no change! Love is still stronger than hate – no change! The Holy Spirit still comforts, guides, and empowers – no change! God still heals bodies, minds, and spirits – no change! Jesus Christ, the same yesterday and forever – no change!
A dear friend of mine told me recently that she did not like change. I know that some change is inevitable whether I like it or not, but it is reassuring to know that there are things that do not change. We may at times come to understand the things of God better and more deeply; but what is basic does not change even when our perspective on those things may change.
We can always count on the eternal love and grace of God. “O Thou, that changeth not, abide with me.”