“This is what the Lord says—
Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:
I am the first and I am the last;
apart from me there is no God. – Isaiah 44:6 (NIV)
Today’s verse talks about God being first and last. Isn’t that interesting? It shows us that God is eternal. He created all things and will continue forever. Wow. What an amazing thing to spend some time thinking about. God is going to continue forever. Our life here on earth will one day end, but God never will stop existing. The good news is, if we have accepted Jesus as our savior, we will live with God forever.
What’s great about that is that God is unchanging, stable and true. So we don’t have to worry about His forgiveness one day and the next day we find out He has changed His mind. God is the same every day. He will remain the same for all eternity.
Knowing this helps erase fear. Once we put our trust in Him, we know that we can trust Him forever. We don’t have to fear eternity separated from Him. Instead, we can live our lives for Him in full confidence that He is the one true God. In Him we are secure when we trust in His unchanging nature.
Today’s Truth: We Should Trust in God Only
It can be easy in life to put trust in ourselves. We can think if I try harder, or work hard, then I can accomplish something great with my life. And while hard work is commendable, apart from Christ, it’s meaningless. Any work we do, anything we strive for should be in pursuit of Him. His call, His plan, His destiny.
Trusting God only is the more fulfilling way to live your life. So challenge yourself today to lay aside things that might hinder you from putting your trust in Him. Learn to trust in Him only, and seek to know Him each and every day.
Questions:
- Are there things or areas in your life that make it difficult for you to trust God?
- How does knowing that God is unchanging help you love and trust Him more?