Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. Psalm 119:89-90 ESV

If you live in the Northern States you are probably beginning to see the leaves changing their Summer clothes for colorful Fall outfits. While apple cider and pumpkins fill the market shelves, our celebration of the new season is mixed with the melancholy knowledge that Winter is not far away. In our lives it is the same. We eagerly anticipate changes like weddings or the birth of our child; but when that child graduates and sets off on their own, our happiness mixes with tears.

It was no different for Jesus as He lived on earth. The joys and gifts of the Christmas story were quickly followed by Joseph and Mary’s flight to Egypt. His healing of the sick was followed by Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial. But as Jesus hung on the cross and the most difficult hour of change was upon Him, He held onto words that never change. “I thirst;” “Why have you forsaken me?”  and “It is finished.” were all quotes from the Old Testament. Jesus was trusting in God’s unchanging Word, because He knew that in Heaven His Father’s promises would carry Him through death and the grave, to resurrection morning. Unlike Autumn leaves, God’s word never lets us go, but stays attached to the heart of the Father forever. If people or things you once counted on are rapidly changing, hold onto the faithful promises of God. He holds you in the palm of His hand and has promised in both life and death that He will never let you go!