We've seen...
2 Impeachments.4 Indictments.34 Convictions.91 Charges.5 Assassination Attempts.
And our President Trump is STILL STANDING. Might sound crazy, but it's because our Sovereign God answers prayer and His hand has been upon him. God still loves Americans (and his gospel still goes out from here. He loves those of every land!)Every single effort to destroy him has FAILED. Glad! EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. Let's continue to pray for 47's safety as the deceived and their media continue to lie in demonizing him. They act like their master, but he's doing a good job.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 - "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness".
Jeremiah 29:7 - "Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper".
Romans 13:1 - "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God".
1 Peter 2:17 - "Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor".
1. Malachi 3:6
For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. Read More
2. James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Read More
3. Psalm 102:25–27
Of old you laid the foundation of the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands.
They will perish, but you will remain;
they will all wear out like a garment.
You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away,
but you are the same, and your years have no end. Read More
4. Numbers 23:19
God is not man, that he should lie,
or a son of man, that he should change his mind.
Has he said, and will he not do it?
Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? Read More
5. Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Read More
6. 1 Samuel 15:29
And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or have regret, for he is not a man, that he should have regret. Read More
7. Hebrews 6:17–20
So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. Read More
8. Psalm 90:1–2
Lord, you have been our dwelling place
in all generations.
Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever you had formed the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Read More
9. Isaiah 40:27–28
Why do you say, O Jacob,
and speak, O Israel,
“My way is hidden from the LORD,
and my right is disregarded by my God”?
Have you not known? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable. Read More
10. 2 Timothy 2:13
..if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself. Read More
There's A God Who Does Not Change
"God will keep His promises whether we believe them or not. When troubled, we can become anxious and fearful, or we can have a victorious, happy attitude. We can have victory because God is going to take care of us. He promised. God is faithful-you can bet your life upon it." ~ Chuck Smith Sr.
God of Course Does Not Change—and That Changes Everything for Us
“I the Lord do not change” (Malachi 3:6).
That single sentence is not abstract theology—it is the ground beneath your feet.
Everything in our world seems to shift. Why have be built anything on sand instead of a firm foundation? Our feelings fluctuate a lot or a little.
People revise their promises. We hear "under promise and over deliver".. well many people still do the opposite and some never properly promise at all. What happened to decent commitments to each other, even when people would be wiser to make them? So many prefer to shack up for one reason or another.
Have Millennials more often than not been accused of being more self-centered instead of Christ-centered while trusting in His promises? Perhaps so (I don't know the numbers). Regarding internal spiritual matters, there are no differences. All humans, no matter the externals and their age-grouping, have the same basic problem of being sinners. The Apostle Paul states, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23, emphasis added). It is clear in Scripture that all of mankind is in bondage to sin and death and that the only way to be saved out of sin is to trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (1 Cor. 15:1–4; Eph. 2:8–9; Rom. 6:23). Instead of criticizing millennials, the church should seek to evangelize all, to mentor them if they are open, and encourage them in the faith.
Nations rise and fall. Even our own hearts can betray us. But God—by His very nature—does not move, does not evolve, does not improve, and does not decline. He is not becoming; He is.
James says there is in Him “no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). Like the sun casts shifting shadows as the earth turns, so our perspective changes—but God does not. He is pure light with no flicker, no dimming, no distortion.
A.W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” True!
If we imagine a God who changes, we will live unstable lives. But if we see Him as He is—unchanging—we find rest.
- Hebrews 6:17–19 - Describes God’s promise and oath as a "sure and steadfast anchor of the soul."
- Numbers 23:19 - Declares that God the Father is not human, so He does not lie or change His mind; if He speaks, He acts. Jesus is 100% human and 100% God so he knows what we feel.
- Isaiah 40:8 - Contrasts the fleeting nature of the world (grass and flowers) with the Word of God, which "stands forever."
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 - Affirms that all God's promises are "Yes" and "Amen" in Jesus Christ.
- Malachi 3:6 - A direct statement of God's immutability: "For I the Lord do not change."
Why God Cannot Change
1. God is eternal—outside of time.
Change requires a “before” and “after.” But God stands above time itself (Psalm 90:2–4; John 17:5). He does not enter moments—He governs them.
2. God is perfect—nothing can be added or taken away.
If He changed for the better, He wasn’t perfect before. If for the worse, He ceases to be God. Therefore, He remains exactly, eternally perfect -- the same.
3. God is all-knowing—He never learns.
We change because we discover new information. God never does. His knowledge is complete (Isaiah 46:9–11). When Scripture speaks of God “relenting” (Exodus 32:14), it is describing a change in His dealings with man—not a change in His nature or character.
As Numbers 23:19 declares:
“God is not a man, that He should lie… nor a son of man, that He should change His mind.”
The Sublime Beauty of an Unchanging God who is There For You and Me
If God were changeable, His promises would be uncertain. But because He is immutable, His Word is unbreakable.
Every promise He has ever made stands firm—anchored not in circumstances, but in His character.
- Rest for the weary — “Come to Me… and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28–30)
- Abundant life — not shallow excitement, but deep, soul-level fulfillment (John 10:10)
- Eternal life — a spring that never runs dry (John 4:14)
- Security — “No one will snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28)
- Power for witness — strength beyond human ability (Acts 1:8)
- His return — “I will come again and receive you” (John 14:2–3)
All of them find their “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Charles Spurgeon said it plainly:
“The promises of God are not yea and nay; they are yea and amen in Christ Jesus.”
We believers, have benefited via biblical faith.
God’s promises are not merely new ideas—they are ancient, tested, and faithfully fulfilled across generations:
- He promised Abraham a blessing for the nations (Genesis 12:2–3)
- He promised His presence: “I will be your God” (Leviticus 26:12)
- He promised to be found by those who seek Him (Deuteronomy 4:29)
- He promised steadfast love that never fails (1 Chronicles 16:34)
Yes, in Christ, those good promises reach far:
- Salvation for all who believe (Romans 1:16–17)
- Purpose in suffering (Romans 8:28)
- New life, not self-improvement—but transformation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- Peace that guards the heart (Philippians 4:6–7)
- Provision for every need—not every want (for his kids, not for all His creation. Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19)
Want a Simple but Piercing Application?
Because God does not change:
- His holiness still opposes all sin
- His grace still saves all repentant sinners
- His truth still stands when fickle culture shifts
- His promises still hold when life collapses
Sure! Christ and His Cross at Calvary proves it, justice did not bend, and mercy did not fail—they met together there.
As the old hymn says:
“On Christ the solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.”
He, His Love, His Promises, His Purpose, His Plan -- Unchanging!
We do not need a God who adapts to us and our whims.
We need a God who won't change --One we can depend on.
And we have Him.
Unchanging in nature.
Unfailing in promise.
Unshaken in purpose.
So come to Him—not casually, but confidently.
Not because life is stable… but because He is.
What are the greatest of His promises?
Well, the “greatest promises” of them em all to His individual children is really going to depend on the real needs and feelings of that particular person at a given moment. Times change, people change, circumstances change, needs change. These below.. would probably rank high on the list for most people:
- John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
- Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
- Hebrews 13:5 “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
- Matthew 6:25–33 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
- Isaiah 40:29–31 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
- Philippians 4:6–7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
- Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
- Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
- Philippians 4:19 “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Some of God’s promises in the Bible have great scope and impact. The first promise that God gave Adam and Eve was very great indeed: “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die” (Genesis 2:16–17). This promise Satan flatly denied, and in unbelief Adam and Eve ate from the fruit, and sin and death entered the world. All of us, being descended from Adam and Eve ratify their decision to disobey God, and so that promise applies to us as well (Romans 5:12). This is probably the most terrible promise in the Bible, and it is the greatest in scope—it applies to literally everyone.
God never left us in the human family under condemnation with no way out. God chose to enter the human race as a man (Jesus Christ, the Son of God). He lived a perfect life, spoke and served people flawlessly, and died (was murdered), taking upon Himself the death we actually deserved. It was substitutionary. He then rose again (with many eyewitnesses).
When a person is united with Christ by faith, another promise applies. This promise is repeated over and over in places such as Romans 8:1–4: “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.”
God's Bible promise on salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone (with nothing added to this) is the greatest promise in the Book. Once a person becomes a child of God via true repentance and saving faith, then the other promises find their proper context. Many of the promises that are often pulled out of context really only apply to the child of God. The person who is not in Christ is still under the deadly promise of punishment, and that is the promise that such a person should hear and understand. It is misleading for a Christian to apply the promises of God to one who is not in Christ.
The two greatest promises are summed up in Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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