Devotions

It never changes – and that’s Okay

I was taught from childhood the importance of gathering with the  Church family on a regular basis.  And not just for what I could get out of it, but also the encouragement I could bring to someone else if I just show up.   It’s found in…

• Hebrews 10:25 – And let us not neglect our meeting together as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.

God always knows best and want’s what is best for us.  It’s an awesome thing He has done in giving us the Church.  Life is hard, days are difficult, circumstances beat you up, the world is not your friend.  And the message we are bombarded with is stated this way….

• There is no place in a world of constant change for a Message that does not change.

That is a ridiculous thought.  Now as a general rule I’m all for change, but I also believe there is something to be said about the stability and consistency of the Church.  Not all change has led to things being better.  Guess I’m showing my age but

• We fought to see who got to ride in the back window of mom and dad’s car on a trip. (no one reported us because there were kids in their window) 
• We drank water from a garden hose never a bottle
• We shared a coke in an 8 ounce bottle with four friends – no one died
• We were given BB guns when I was 7 and Mike was 8 – didn’t put out anyone’s eyes
• We would build go carts and ride them down a hill and realize - no brakes

You pick the topic – I’ll show you the change that’s taken place.  Travel, finance, technology, food, media and communication, Sports, Politics, on it goes.   that makes my head spin. I’m thankful today for one thing that will never change.

• The Message of the Gospel and Our need to Hear it.