New Year, Same Jesus

I've been doing a lot of reflection on this past year as it is drawing very quickly to an end. In a way, it feels as though I've lived an entire lifetime in 2016 alone. The year has had its ups and downs, constantly surprising me. I've gained friendships and I've lost them - made personal progress and had some regression.

As most people do, I like to go into a new year with some goals and things I'd like to see change. I'm not a perfect person and I always have room for improvement. There's always a need for growth and sometimes, that can be super overwhelming. My shortcomings and faults are many.

However, there is a truth within that is so beautiful to contemplate. I may not know what 2017 has to hold. My world may be flipped upside down and I could leave that year an entirely different person than before. But the one constant I can always hold tight to is this: Jesus will not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is forever truth, forever good, forever light, forever grace, forever justice, and forever love. And more awe-inspiring is that He is forever my Savior. I have an eternity wrapped up with Him on high.

So with that, bring it on 2017. You may change me and I hope that you do. But you will never change my Jesus.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." -Hebrews 13:8

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