Never Changing God in an Ever Changing World

"Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes from above. These gifts come down from the Father, the creator of the heavenly lights, in whose character there is no change at all."

- James 1:17 CEB -


We're a few weeks into the school year. We're getting into our classes, working hard in sports, practicing for performing arts, and adjusting to the crazy normal that is the school year. It feels like life is constantly changing sometimes. Some people love the excitement of an ever-changing life while others dread the inevitable changes and wish for something constant.

In this passage of the letter of James, James reminds his readers that God does not change. God gives good gifts and gives them perfectly. Based on the verses before verse 17, it appears the audience of James was tempted to sin. We all still sin even 2000 years after Christ walked the earth! James reminds them that the temptation to sin does not come from God. God does not give us bad things such as sinful temptation. God is the perfect giver with perfect gifts and that will never change.

Sometimes when life gets hectic we might wonder if God really is always there for us or if he could possibly be constant in an ever-changing world. Whether it's temptation to do something we know is wrong or just getting caught up the chaos of life, life feels as if it's never going to stop moving and changing. The good news is that God does not change. God is always the perfect Father who comforts us when life is hard. God loves us when we feel unlovable. God gives us strength to choose right when we're tempted to sin. God gives us rest when we feel restless. It won't make life less chaotic, but coming to God in prayer and devotion for the perfect gifts he gives is something all believers benefit from doing. In an ever-changing world, God is our rock.

To Read More: James 1:17-27, Psalm 45:1-2,6-9

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