The Same

Post date: Nov 16, 2010 2:59:20 PM

"Iesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for euer.” (Heb 13:8).

This wonderful verse reveals much of the Godhood of the Lord Jesus Christ. First, it says that He is “the same.” This speaks of His immutability. Men are fickle. They change. But our blessed Lord is perfect. He never changes. To change would imply imperfection. We can rely on His unchanging perfection. As the song writer put it: “Change and decay in all around I see: O Thou who changest not, abide with me!”

Christ’s eternity is also taught here. He has always been, is now, and always will be. He said, “... Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58). He is now with His people. He said, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Matt. 18:20). He will always be. Paul, speaking of the resurrected saints, said, “... and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thess. 4:17).