Walk-on Wednesday - Consistency Amidst Inconsistency - Martin Wiles

Welcome to Walk-on Wednesday. By Hump Day, we are struggling, but we believe a good devotion can strengthen us to finish the week strong. 

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

She was the most inconsistent person John had ever met . . . but she was his boss.

In an office predominantly stocked with females, he was only the third male ever hired. For that, he was thankful. He needed the job. He soon discovered, however, that each day differed. Although he was hired for a particular position, he didn’t occupy that spot until months later. Instead, he was put in another position, then another, and then another.

From day to day, he never knew what his duties might entail. One day, he might be a teller, the next a custodian, and the next a supervisor. Nor did he ever know what type of mood his boss would be in. One day, she might be playful and humorous and the next morose and serious. Working for her was a challenge because of her inconsistency. 

The first century was also changing because of the day of Pentecost and the church's birth. No longer were Jewish customs and ceremonies needed or required. Instead, early apostles said people only needed to trust in the crucified and resurrected Christ.

Technology has brought a constant flow of change also. No sooner do we learn to maneuver one smartphone than another comes out, and we have to learn new features. Or, as soon as we get comfortable with one computer operating system, the manufacturers will change it to look and function differently.

Thankfully, there is a constant variable among all life's variables: Jesus Christ. Belief in his sacrifice on Calvary was my path to salvation initially, and I don’t have to fear he’ll change the way. Faith was sufficient in the beginning and will be in the end. He isn’t fickle as we often are. He doesn’t keep us guessing whether we are on good terms with him. In an ever-changing world, he is the only constant. Trusting in him will never lead us in the wrong direction.

Is Christ your constant in a changing world?

Prayer: Father, we thank You that the way to You will never change. 

Tweetable: How do you deal with inconsistency? 

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