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“Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8).
We all have friends and acquaintances in this world — people we meet at school, at work, or perhaps other Christians. No matter what friends we may have, we sometimes find that they change over time, and do not treat us the same way. Sometimes this happens because of something we have done, but often it is because of something that has nothing to do with us. That other person changes because of something that happened in his/her life. This can be very disappointing, and makes us feel bad.
How precious it is to realize that there is One who never changes. He was the same in the past, is the same now, and will remain the same for all eternity — the Lord Jesus Christ. His love to us never changes, nor does He ever treat us differently than He did yesterday. We can always go to Him, knowing that He will listen to us, and respond in love and grace.
Of course, while His love to us does not change, He does not love our sins, and may have to speak to us if we sin. But even this is in love, in order that we might confess the sin, and enjoy His company once again.
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