Always the Same

by an Old Disciple

“Jesus Christ the same…to day”~ Heb. 13:8 

Jesus Christ is absolutely without change. He is not only without change, but utterly without even the possibility of change. His very name, Jehovah, “I Am That I Am,” gives credence to His unchangeableness; immutability, say the theologians. We change, things change, but never Jesus Christ!

We hear the old adage, “Things (and people) aren’t the way they used to be.” True, but not so with the Changeless Christ. His character, His very essence, is everlastingly unchangeable, though His dealings with individuals and situations are. As Andrew A. Bonar put it, “He has changed me, but He has never changed Himself.”

As precious as His sameness is to “yesterday” (history), and in the “forever” (prophecy), it does not help me much unless a “to day” (present) is inserted. And the Blessed Holy Spirit knew this, so there it is, right in the middle of the text. He is the same in this nuclear, computerized, modern age. And I am His and He is mine!

“Change and decay in all around I see,
Oh Thou who changest not, abide with me.”