“For I am the LORD, I change not.” That is, His character never changes. His internal attributes remain the same, eternally. But God’s external actions change throughout the Bible. They are too numerous to list, but one should suffice. The book of Hebrews is all about change for the better. God’s elect resisted this, and, as a result, remained spiritual pygmies. They wanted to hold to their rules, regulations, and restrictions. They did not want to be free from their religious bondage.
The unchangeable can change. It is a paradoxical statement; nevertheless, these two are compatible and consistent with one another. Changing my direction, clothes, viewpoint, habits, etc. does not change who I basically am. Change for the good is always good.
I, for one, am thankful the little caterpillar is not among the rigid ritualist who boasts that they never change. What a beautiful specimen to behold because of its change. But some would rather be a wooly-worm all their lives, while others get only as far as the cocoon, and, liking the security, never show their colors.
If you don’t like change, it’s doubtful you will like the resurrection.
(rds)
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