His Unchanging Plan

ByJim Stephens

Scripture: Ephesians 1

4 Long ago, even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. 5 His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure. (Ephesians 1:4-5 NLT)

My life is changing. I’m getting older (Are you getting older too, or is it just me?) and I don’t have the physical stamina I used to have. I need more rest and it takes longer to bounce back. (And the bounces aren’t as springy as they once were!) On top of that, cancer has taken its toll on me, and the cancer and its treatment dictate some limitations I didn’t have before. My cancer is in remission at present and I’m enjoying a break from the maintenance treatment.

The world around me is changing. Political, ideological, and social polarization has affected all our lives to some extent. Technology is changing how our economy operates. Some are prospering, some are losing jobs, some are finding the polarization is isolating them from family and friends. God will take care of us, but for some of us it won’t be like it was before.

But in the midst of so much change, God’s plan for you and me is not changing! Before the world began, he loved us and chose us. It is his unchanging plan to make us his beloved children through Jesus Christ.

Is it not my family God has chosen? Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is arranged and guaranteed in every detail. He will ensure my safety and success.  (2 Samuel 23:5 NLT)

12 Who are those who fear the Lord?  He will show them the path they should choose.  13 They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the Promised Land.  14 Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who fear Him.  With them He shares the secrets of His covenant.  (Psalm 25:12-14 NLT)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11 NLT)

Prayer:

Father, Thank you for your unchanging love that prompted you to make an unchanging plan and give us your unchanging promises. As for me and my friends who read this today, we trust in your unchanging love, we accept your unchanging plan, and we receive your unchanging promises. Thank you so much! Amen.