"The Unchangeable One!"
Malachi 3:1-6
INTRO. Change is something that is all around us at all times. Nature has
4 changes per year. Spring, fall, summer, and winter. These
changes are a beautiful site to behold that come from the hand of
God. We also see change in our mode of living. Most of us today
can sit in our living rooms and see what is occurring around the
world as it is occurring.
It hasn't been too many years ago that radio was our source of
news and information. And before that, news took maybe weeks
to reach us after it occurred. Our society has also changed. Many
men today are acting like and dressing like women. And many
women today are acting like and dressing like men.
Our attitudes toward sin are also changing. The things we, as
Christians, at one time despised now we say that is just the way
of our world. Sad to say, but many professing Christians today
have changed in their loyalty to God. God doesn't hold the
priority in our lives the way He did before. We have became too
satisfied with just knowing Him, and yet not serving HIM. God
help us!
In our text, God tells the nation of Israel, "My purpose for you
hasn't changed." God doesn't change! We change, but thank God
He doesn't! V6 says, "I am the LORD, I change not." Are you glad
God is unchangeable? Notice with me four things about God
which NEVER CHANGE!
GOD DOESN'T CHANGE:
(1) God's Plan doesn't Change
John 3:16
Romans 10:13
2 Peter 3:9
(2) God's Love doesn't Change
Jeremiah 31:3
Romans 5:8
(3) God's Power doesn't Change
Psalms 90
(4) God's Promises never Change
*HE PROMISES:
A. Salvation to whoever will
Romans 10:13
B. Strength to those seek Him
Isaiah 40:31
C. A New home in Heaven for all who believe
John 14:1-3
D. A New body like unto His glorious body
Philippians 3:20-21
E. An eternity with Him
1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17
F. Eternal separation from God
Matthew 7:23
Revelation 20:15
CLOSING: Our God doesn't change. All that He promises will come to
pass. He loves each one of us today and desires fellowship of
us. He wants all to come unto Him!
Lost one, will you come today? He is waiting for you. Don't
turn Him away!
Child of God, have we changed in our attitude toward the things
of God? If so, let us ask God for mercy and forgiveness. He
loves us so and when we sin He offer mercy and forgiveness if
we but ask (1 John 1:9).