Yesterday, Today and Forever

There is a saying about the weather where I live.

“If you don't like the weather, stick around a minute and it will change.”

This is a bit of an exaggeration but there are times when the weather changes quite frequently.

That was the case two weeks ago.

Saturday saw mild temperatures but very high winds.

Sunday saw a cold front arrive and the wind changed directions.

Monday brought cold temperatures.

Not to be outdone, Tuesday saw record cold temperatures.

Wednesday saw milder temperatures but the rains came.

Thursday the rain turned into drizzle.

On Friday the drizzle was replaced by dense fog.

Each day brought a new set of circumstances to contend with.

Each day brought its own set of challenges.

Of course change doesn't merely confine itself to the weather.

Our lives can seem turbulent at times and we can feel overwhelmed.

Politics, the economy, education and our careers can bring change into our lives.

People can also bring change in the ways they look at us and treat us.

Even family and friends can look at us and treat us differently at times.

Regardless of what changes upset our lives there is one constant we can always rely on.

Hebrews 13:8 (NET) – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!

Even when our lives seem turbulent, Jesus is constant.

He does not change.

In the Matthew Chapter 8, we read where Jesus and His disciples were traveling by boat.

While Jesus slept, a storm developed with intense waves.

The disciples, convinced they were about to perish, awakened Him.

Jesus took control of the situation.

Matthew 8:26 (NET) – But He said to them, “Why are you cowardly, you people of little faith?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was dead calm.

I really love the way this translation words this.

It was not the disciples who ended up dead.

Instead it was the once turbulent sea that turned dead calm.

Jesus calmed a threatening sea.

Jesus never changes.

That means He can and continues to bring calm and stability to our lives.

Even when things seem out of control, Jesus remains constantly in control.

Yesterday.

Today.

Forever!

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

http://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com