IQ #258 God's Commitment to You

Greetings to you, my friends, I hope 2016 has started out in a way that is challenging you into making the necessary changes in your life.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

Years ago the coach on our church softball team gave us instructions after we had won the first game of the season to not wash our uniforms until we lost a game. Kind of a strange request and maybe a bit on the crazy, but we were all fairly young and all a bit on the crazy side too, so we agreed. Wives and families were not as gung ho.

Well, we amazed our coach and terrified our families and anyone within our unified aroma, by going undefeated in our league and a tournament along the way. We did finally lose a game in another tournament after league play was over. Prayers were answered. Wives and families rejoiced, opposing teams and umpires were thankful. We may have even received a thank you note from the EPA. Washing machines went into overdrive and I believe the uniforms walked themselves into the tubs.

There is a time for everything and even a loss can be a good thing.

I must admit it was a refreshing change to put on a clean uniform. Our coach never asked us to not wash our uniforms again as word came down from the top (his wife).

2016 will be full of changes and all those changes will affect you in some way. Some of these changes may take you on a roller coaster of emotions and possibly cause you to make rash decisions if you are not grounded in God’s Truth.

To find stability and to make sense of these changes, turn to our Lord Jesus Christ and His Word. He is constant and totally reliable. Let God’s Holy Spirit guide you in the best way for your life.

James 1:17                                                                                                                                           

"Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above, who created all heaven's lights. Unlike them, He never changes or casts shifting shadows"

God never changes. In fact, it is impossible for God to change. The influences that cause change in your life have no effect on God. He will never be stronger or weaker. His knowledge and wisdom will not increase or diminish. God does not compromise or change His values. And God does not have mood swings. Life and its uncertainties may shake you, but God-the Rock of Ages-does not move. If you cling to Him, His strength will sustain you.

God's unchangeable ways assure you of unwavering guidance.

Psalm 18:30 "As for God, His way is perfect. All the Lord's promises prove true."

God's principles for life never change. His guidelines, given in Scripture, produce fruitful lives when you follow them.

God's unchanging commitment guarantees everlasting security. If you have trusted in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you can be assured of eternal life. God is eternally committed to your redemption, your spiritual growth, and your eternal destiny. God's commitment to you is as strong as He is eternally constant. The storms of life are continually changing, but God remains the same. He is consistent and reliable. He is your anchor. You can count on God because He never changes.

Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever"

With the love of Jesus Christ,
Papa John