Understanding God’s Unchanging Nature in Everyday Language
If you think about life, one thing is certain: everything changes. Seasons turn, children grow up, technology marches on, and people’s opinions, moods, and even values can change. In a world that’s always shifting, it can be hard to find anything truly solid to stand on. That’s why the message that God never changes is so important, comforting, and worth understanding in plain, simple words.
God’s Life Never Changes
Let’s start with the basics: God’s life, who He is, and the fact that He’s always been around—those things never change. The Bible says God is “from everlasting to everlasting,” which just means He always was, always is, and always will be. He isn’t like us, with a birthday or an end date. He was there before the universe began, before even time itself. Whether it’s a thousand years ago or a thousand years from now, God is the same.
Psalm 93:2 says, “Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity.” God isn’t getting older, weaker, or tired. He doesn’t fade away with the years. While everything else in the world comes and goes—even the tallest mountains—God remains, unchanged and unchanging.
God’s Character Never Changes
Think about people you know. Maybe you’ve seen someone who used to be cheerful and loving become bitter and angry, or someone once honest slip into bad habits. It happens. People change, sometimes for the better and sometimes not. But God isn’t like that. God’s personality—His kindness, His fairness, His honesty, His love—never shifts or wears down.
What this means is, God is always good, loving, fair, and just. He doesn’t get grumpy or lose His temper. He doesn’t play favorites today and ignore you tomorrow. The way God was in the Bible, He still is today—and always will be. When He told Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” He was telling us that He simply IS, always and forever, and nothing is going to change that.
James 1:17 puts it well: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father… who does not change like shifting shadows.” God’s goodness and fairness are as steady as the sun rising in the east—actually, more steady, because even the sun can seem to change, but God never does.
God’s Truth Never Changes
How often have you said something and then later changed your mind? Maybe you promised something you couldn’t do or realized you were wrong about something. That’s human. We sometimes have to take back our words, or change our minds because we learn something new.
But God isn’t like people. He never says one thing and then takes it back later. He doesn’t have to, because He already knows everything—nothing surprises Him or catches Him off guard. When God says something, it stands forever. His promises, His encouragements, His warnings, and His plans—none of those get outdated or need to be updated.
Isaiah 40:8 tells us, “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” And Psalm 119:89 says, “Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” So when you read the Bible and see God’s promises, you can be sure they’re as true today as when they were first spoken.
God’s Purposes Never Change
People change their plans all the time—maybe because they didn’t know everything when they made those plans, or because they just changed their mind. God, on the other hand, never needs to change His purpose. He knows everything—past, present, future—so nothing ever takes Him by surprise. He never needs to go back and redo His plans.
The Bible puts it this way: “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind” (Numbers 23:19). When God sets out to do something, it will happen. His plans are made with perfect knowledge and perfect wisdom, so there’s no reason to ever revise them.
Psalm 33:11 says, “The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all generations.” What God decided to do ages ago—like saving people, loving them, blessing them—He’s still doing today and He’ll keep on doing always.
God’s Ways Never Change
Not only do God’s purposes stay the same, but the way He works is steady too. In the Bible, we read about God reaching out to people, guiding them, correcting them, blessing them, and sometimes letting them experience tough times to teach them or turn their hearts back to Him. God still does that today.
God keeps on loving, forgiving, teaching, and even disciplining His people, just as He did in the stories we read in Scripture. He doesn’t get bored or change His style. The ways He led and cared for people in the past are the same ways He cares for people now.
Sometimes the Bible uses the word “repent” when talking about God—meaning He acts differently when people change. But it’s not that He’s surprised or caught off guard; rather, God’s plan already included those changes. He always acts in line with His unchanging character and purpose.
God’s Son Never Changes
Jesus Christ, God’s Son, is described in the Bible as “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). That means you can count on Jesus to always be who He is—loving, powerful, forgiving, and able to save anyone who comes to Him. His ability and willingness to help, heal, and guide never fade.
Just like God the Father, Jesus isn’t affected by fads or trends. His power and love are as real and effective today as they were when He walked on earth.
What Does This Mean for Us? Practical Takeaways
Why does it matter that God doesn’t change? Here are a few simple reasons you can take to heart:
· We can trust God completely. Since He never changes, His promises and character are always reliable. If He says He loves you, He always will.
· We can find security in God. The world may feel shaky, but God is the one thing that stays solid and dependable.
· His forgiveness and love are always available. No sin or mistake will make Him turn away from someone who comes to Him for help.
· His Word is always relevant. You don’t have to wonder if the Bible has gone out of date—God’s truth is forever.
· He is in control, no matter what. No world event, change, or crisis can overthrow God’s rule or catch Him by surprise.
God’s Power and Presence Are Unchanging
To sum it up: God is above all things and before all things. He is the beginning and the end—the alpha and omega. He created everything, holds it all together, and knows all things, everywhere, all the time. He can do anything, and nothing is too difficult for Him. He rules over everything—nature, history, people, and even spiritual forces.
Even when life is unpredictable, God is not. His love, His truth, His wisdom, and His plans are always the same, and you can rely on Him through every season of your life.
So next time you feel like everything is changing and you don’t know where to turn, remember: God never changes. And that’s the best news you could ever hear.
Minister A Francine Green – July 2025
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