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One Thing Remains

    The nature of the flesh is to be sinful and selfish. That means that when we rely on others in our life, we are destined to be let down at some point because of their flaws. This is why it is so important to rely on God above all else. He will never fail you. He is unchanging and perfect and will never let you down or leave you hanging out to dry like mere humans will.

    Who are you relying on today? When others let you down, does it destroy your whole life, or is your life built around the one who is eternal? It is easy to tell the truth of the matter by how we react in those situations. Of course we should be in close relationships with the people God has surrounded us with, but we have to be careful to never put them above Him in our hearts. Allow Jesus to be at the center of all your relationships and at the center of your life.

    Jesus does not change like shifting shadows-- He is constant. He stays the same faithful and true King over everything no matter what is changing around us. People can disappoint and hurt us in life, but be confident that you are safe in your Father's hands. Put your trust in Him and seek Him above everyone else.

James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. (NIV)

Malachi 3:6 For I the Lord do not change (ESV)

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? (ESV)

Lamentations 3:22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. (NIV)

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (ESV)

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