December 15, 2010
Revelation 11
Cammie Wilson
I’m not a huge fan of change, unless it’s “good change.” Most often, I find great comfort in predictability and consistency. There have been a few unexpected tragedies in my life, which I think may have made me a little gun shy. I don’t like to be caught off guard, but want to know what happens next. In fact, my husband jokes that if I’ve already been to a restaurant, I might as well call ahead and order on a return visit, because I know what I’m going to get. His teasing is true – if I know it’s good, I’ll definitely order it again because I know it’s a “sure thing.”
That’s what I love most about God. He is completely constant and never changes. I never have to wonder if He will be different tomorrow than He was today. I never have to be concerned that His promises will not be true. He is reliable and trustworthy, true to His Word. He is always good. He is the “surest” of all things that were, are or ever will be. I find great security and safety in that.
In Revelation 11:17, an overwhelming scene is described of 24 elders falling on their faces and worshipping God. As recorded in verse 17, they exclaimed, “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was.” Notice that the words “and is to come” are omitted because His reign is underway at this time. This eternal reign which was promised to us…the “sure thing” of our Savior coming to a position of complete Victor and Ruler, and every single word in His Word have come to completion. God is constant, He never changes, and His Word is true. He is the One who is, who was, and who is to come. At this point in scripture, every one of His promises has come to be.
I encourage you to think about the consistency of God. He was, is, and is to come. He is completely true. We never have to wonder if He will change His mind, or not follow through with his promises. He is completely constant. This is complete security!
Cammie’s greatest passion in ministry is “for women to truly grasp who they are in Christ and the amazing plans He has for them.” She directs women’s ministries at Grace Covenant Church.
