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NIV 365-Day Devotional Plan (2017)Sample

NIV 365-Day Devotional Plan (2017)

DAY 1 OF 365

GOD NEVER CHANGES

The psalmist contrasted, in these few verses, that which perishes with that which is imperishable. In the beginning, God made the heavens and the earth. The rationale follows that if the uncreated God preceded and made the heavens, then clearly he need not perish or change as they do.

All the promises of God depend upon the truth that God is unchanging. The apostle Peter used language similar to the psalmist to assure believers of the finality of God’s Word. Quoting the prophet Isaiah, he wrote, “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever” (1Pe 1:24 – 25).

Each autumn, yards are covered with the evidence of the world’s perishable nature. Yet, in the midst of this earthly fading, God does not change. The author of Hebrews quoted Ps 102:25 – 27 and applied it specifically to the Son of God (Heb 1:10 – 12), going on to argue that Jesus remains the same yesterday, today and forever (Heb 13:8). Because of this — an unchanging God making unchanging promises — an imperishable inheritance awaits God’s people (1Pe 1:4).

Jesus, thank you for never changing. I am so grateful that I can always count on you to be who you say you are. Amen.

Taken from NIV The Jesus Bible

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NIV 365-Day Devotional Plan (2017)

Learn more about the Bible and God's love with this yearlong devotional for 2017. This 365-day reading plan features inspirational passages and insights from a variety of NIV Bibles and devotional books. These daily readings will provide you with wisdom and encouragement as you explore God’s Word each day.

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