February 12

Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.—HES. xiii. 8.

DO I practically believe in the unchangeableness of Christ, and ever trust him as my unchanging Redeemer? Does this belief at all times give me confidence and comfort, especially in the day of darkness and trial? Though my heart may be changeful, and its moods and feelings fluctuate, do I still feel that my Saviour changes not, and that his love is for ever the same? Do I therefore endeavor to look away from self, to Christ, the unchanging Rock?

God's promises, like himself, are from everlasting to everlasting. The mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but his word abideth for ever. No creature in all the world, or even in lying, audacious hell, shall ever say, that he trusted in God and was disappointed.—BEECHER.

Whoever is changeable, God is unchanging. Whoever is false, God is true. Whoever may deceive, God is faithful. He will abide by his word; make good his promises, and ever be mindful of his covenant. So that we may ever, and most safely trust in him.—J. SMITH.

Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above; Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. Thou shalt see my glory soon, When the work of grace is done.

—COWPER.