In a book that exalts Jesus Christ and everything about Him as being superior in every way, the New Testament epistle of Hebrews makes a stunning, refreshing, comforting declaration in its first chapter and its last chapter. In a quotation from Psalm 102:25-27, which depicts the perishable and changing nature of all things, it is said to Jesus, “You are the same” (Heb. 1:12). While everything else around us changes, Jesus remains the same! Then, in the last chapter, the writer affirms, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (13:8).
Jesus does not change! His nature does not change! His character does not change! His love does not change! His gospel does not change! His plan does not change! His promise does not change! His hope does not change! Thank God that Jesus does not change!
Amidst everything else that changes, how stunning, refreshing and comforting is this truth! You can count on Him! And He won’t (doesn’t) change! He is the “I AM” (John 8:58)!