The Only Constant Is Change

Today's Journal Reading
Revelation 19-22

Revelation 21: 5
“And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”

Observation: These last chapters in the Bible are talking about the future, when the world as we know it is no longer in existence. The 1000 year reign is over, and the Great White Throne of Judgment is completed. God creates a new heaven and a new earth and those whose names are in the Book of Life will reign with Him forever and ever.

Application: It is at this time that He says, “Behold, I am making all things new.” “Write, for these words are faithful and true." The old saying – “The only thing that is constant is change” seems very fitting here. One of the many mysteries of God is that He is never changing; and yet is ever changing as we grow in our relationship with Him. Our understanding and revelation of who He is expands. The God I knew 25 years ago, is not the same God I know now - and yet He is still the same God. He is constant, and yet is constantly changing me. He does not want me to stay the same. He wants me to grow and become. Based on what I’ve read in Revelation, it sounds like this will be true even in the new heaven and new earth. Is this why the Bible alludes to what we learn on earth is in direct correlation to what we will do in heaven? I may not "get it" exactly, but I can take heed to what I do get. God is into changing me, and He will make me new. That is something that will not change, and is faithful and true.

Father, God. Thank you for the sunshine that shone brightly in my window this morning. I praise you for what you have done in my life, what your are doing this very second, and what you are going to do in my future. Give me courage to do as you ask – whatever that may be. I invite you to send your Holy Spirit to hover over me. Give me power and strength to willingly surrender my life in order for you to make me new – again and again and again. Give me a restless spirit that won’t settle for the comfort of my old ways, my old thought patterns, my old behaviors and my old attitudes. Give me wisdom in how I relate to my friends and to my family. And give me clear direction in establishing boundaries. Teach me how to wrap my words and actions in Your love and to nurture and create healthy relationships that are centered in you. In Jesus Name. Amen