Immutable
The challenge of the Changeless One. Coming up from the Riverwalk in Austin, Texas, I glance to my right and find this short section of disused track, overgrown with weeds and shrubs. With shiny skyscrapers in the background, it’s a powerful reminder of how prevalent change is in this world. Nothing ever stays the same. We like it that way. We love to see growth and transformation, whether it’s in our garden or in the hero of the novel we’re reading. We dismiss flat characters. We relish testimonies of spiritual improvement and awakening. Every day, I work on improving my character and expanding my understanding. This is why I struggle with the reality that God does not change. It’s just such a foreign concept. So, I turn to J.I. Packer, whose seminal book, Knowing God , explains this idea of God’s immutability: He exists forever and He is always the same. He does not grow older. His life does not wax or wane. He does not gain new powers, nor l
