Unchanging God

Today Facebook reminded me that two years ago I packed up the trunk (boot) my 2004 Honda Civic to get ready to leave California and being my journey with God in (mainly) Africa. 

Wow.  Two years.  Has it really been that long?  It seems like less time.  But it also seems like more.  So much has happened since then.  That reminder brought back so many memories.  I'd be lying if I never second guessed myself, or had the thought cross my mind wondering if it was worth it.  I'd be lying if I said I never missed my house, or my stuff, or my car, or my dog, or a normal job.  Of course I miss my friends -- lots of times with the Pauls and amazing bbq, popcorn and cookies with Ivana, chats with Marta and Arnold's coffee.  And after a rough year, the thought does cross your mind... 

Why miss a house and furniture and things?  I asked the Lord about it -- I think part of it was the stability and familiarity.  The comfort of having my things and my way, the security of it, and the sense of control I had in "creating" that "security".  But I still know what Jesus was inviting me to.  And what I knew then is still true now -- that sense of stability and security was fleeting, and it could all be taken from me at any moment.  Changes in the economy, in conditions at work, or in my health and "stability" and "security" start to unravel.  Some of the challenges of this year have certainly brought that truth to light: a friend dies from cancer, spiritual parents killed in a car accident, another friend diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  The families of these friends of mine have certainly been thrown unto instability, insecurity, and uncertainty.

And it really drives the point home as to how much we need Jesus.  He is the only One who doesn't change.  He is stable.  Security is in Him.  You don't need to leave everything and go to another country to know this true.  We all need to know how sure and solid God is.  We all need to be completely rooted and established in Him.  He is the only thing that cannot be shaken.  The certainty of His Kingdom and His promises need to be the greatest reality in our lives so we can security in Him when the world reminds us how fallen it is, and how we all need Him.

Your promises remain
Forever and ever
You won't fade away
You never, you never change
You're unchanging God

You're kingdom is forever
You're love will last forever
All glory, all honor
Unto our God forever