Always Changing and Ever Secure

 

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:5-7 ESV).

 

Last week I had an experience that was both a pleasant surprise and a great encouragement. I happened to be outside watching (not supervising) some brick masons as they repaired a hole in the brick wall of the main house. Our neighbor’s trailer got loose and rolled down the hill and poked a hole in the brick requiring about two square feet of the brick to be taken out and replaced. Kyle had not arrived home yet and I was fascinated to watch their technique. About halfway through the repair Kyle came home and walked around to where we were working. He asked, “When did the signs get put up in the front?” I looked at him and said, “What signs?” He said, “There are two signs in the front. They’re from the church congratulating Faith and Logan on their graduation from high school.” I was outside and I didn’t see anyone come by, and I certainly didn’t hear anyone, though I’m nearly deaf in one ear anyhow! We walked around to the front and sure enough there were the signs.

 

Well, let me get to more of the story. The picture I’ve included is one of Faith and Logan sitting under the Century Tree at Texas A&M University. It was taken when they were still in Middle School. Things have certainly changed in the last six years. They are graduating from high school in about six weeks. Faith will be attending A&M in College Station and Logan will be at A&M in Texarkana. Standing in front of those yard signs, I told Kyle, “I’m not sure I’m ready for this.” He smiled and merely nodded his agreement. Proud, elated, exited with anticipation, and many more emotions flood my mind; however, fear is not one of them.

 

While life is indeed ever changing, it is always secure in the purpose and plan of our great God. Our reading tells us that Jesus is “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (v. 7). Fear is rooted in being out of control. I don’t need control; I have Jesus, who is completely in control! He is working all things to the good of His children. I can trust Him and know that I will always be secure; and, so will they. In fact, every child of God has that certainty guaranteed by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit!