Thou art the same

Bible Reading: Psalms 102-104

Psalms 102:25-27 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.

The earth is no cosmic accident. In the beginning God created it. He laid the foundation of it. not only the earth, but the heavens too are the work of God's hands. As magnificent as they are, they will not last forever. they shall perish. The earth and the heavens will wax old. the entropy laws that God created are in effect right now. The universe is not eternal. This current world will perish.

2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

The Psalm contrasts the earth with God. The earth and universe are not eternal, but God is. The earth and heavens will not always be the same, but God is. He does not change. This is called the immutability of God.

Where then should we place our hope? Should we hope in the creation that will not always be the same? Or should we hope in Jesus Christ who created this universe and will change it when he returns?

Just like a garment wears out, this universe is going to wear out, but Jesus is going to make a new one. John saw the future.

Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Trust in Jesus, he does not change!

In Christ,
Rody