Consistent!

Consistent!

‭‭James‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭ASV‬‬

[17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

There is a nature that is ascribed to God, and that is "He is good". We say it often, and it is a truth that has impacted our understanding of who God is and how He works. There are things that happen in our lives that we may never understand, yet it does not change the fact that God is good. There are times when 'bad' things will happen, yet it does not mean that God had stopped being good. There are times when God may permit 'evil' to happen, but it will never be due to the fact that God has lost control, He does not know what He is doing, or He has no idea how it will end. There is an understanding and a power so limitless that nothing man does down here can tamper with His will. He sits in heaven and does as He pleases, and no one can question Him..I also have this clear word from Him that ' in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose'. This means that in claiming the benefits here, I need to align my life with the conditions.

God has the nature and power to do good. His nature is such that you can trust him across generations and dispensations. He will not say one thing from his Word to one person and then contradict that same word to another person. There is no variation of His standards, because He does not live to please men, and does not need man to be God. He is not caught by the need for human applause or approval, and He remains the Lord of the universe, no matter the schemes, devises and machinations of man. He does not turn one way and the other due to inconsistency; if he changes his mind, it will be because of man's persistent rebellion and disobedience, as was the case of Eli, but the principles of His word on choice and election would not change. Eli was rejected, but Samuel remained a priest in God's house, and we know how that ended. His light casts no shadows, and all who live in Him lead lives that reflect His person, power, presence and peace. He is all I need, and He can supply all I need. Would you also trust Him? God's time of favour is here.