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MEMORY VERSE

“For I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.  
Malachi 3:6, KJV 

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“I the Lord do not change; therefore, I the Lord do not change. So, you the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.
Malachi 3:6, NIV 
 

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INTRODUCTION

We live in a society and world that is constantly changing. Laws change, leaders change, and how we manage the personal responsibilities of our life changes over time. From the highest-ranking government officials to the greatly revered leaders of our church, to the teenagers and to all of the infants around the world that were born this week, change is a constant entity in every walk of life. 

Therefore, the challenge of success in the life of every believer is to know the best practices of dealing with the changes that take place in our world, nation, schools, and homes, especially, when the changes we are required to deal with are devastating and threaten our very existence. As believers, it is our sobering responsibility not to allow the negative situations in our lives to take us to a point of unbelief in God’s power to help us. 

On the other side of this discussion, some changes in our lives are wonderful and bring exuberant rejoicing to our souls. We must also be cautious and not allow our victories take us to a point of being self-sufficient and arrogant. 

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DISCUSSION 

The word of God is our guide during all seasons of our lives. The ups and downs of our lives are best balanced by the unchanging principles of God. Our memory verse declares this unchanging attribute of God. It is comforting to know that God does not change. Therefore, our existence is in His hands; we are protected and not consumed. 

This principle must be in the heart of every successful believer. We serve a God who does not change. Regardless of the changes that you are challenged to endure, God's love for you will never diminish. During your seasons of self-doubt and uncertainty, God's love for you will never change. You must also know that when you have been given an unfair set of circumstances to live through, God has a plan for your vindication. We have so many stories in the word of God that illustrate this attribute of God. There are also many testimonies of believers from around the world that attest to the saving power of God from every imaginable negative circumstance of life. God has no respect of persons. 

Just as He has blessed others, He has a plan to bless you as well. Let's look at the life of young Samuel for our biblical reference for this lesson. Samuel was born in a loving home with his parents Elkanah and Hannah. They took good care of him during his infancy. He was their long-awaited son. As a promise to God, they agreed to give Samuel back to God when he became a toddler. They kept this promise, and Samuel moved from his parents’ home to the temple to live with and assist the Prophet Eli in the work of God. 

​APPLICATION 

Moving to Eli's house was a huge change in Samuel's life. He was ushered into a new and unfamiliar environment. The priest Eli and his two sons Hophni and Phinehas were now his new family. Did Samuel miss his parents? Yes. Every year, Hannah was allowed to visit her son and bring him clothes and treats. Samuel was blessed with the best of both worlds — the consistent love of his mother and the honor of working in the house of the Lord. He learned how to survive and thrive in this new environment. 
God gave him the wisdom he needed. God “downloaded” into Samuel's spirit the best practices of how to be successful in his new home.

This set of new circumstances did not change God's love for, provision of, or protection of Samuel. Actually, this change in Samuel's life demonstrated God’s love for him. God called him to be used greatly in the Kingdom of God. Samuel's time and tenure in the temple, serving Eli, were necessary foundational years. This time of instruction was required for him to learn about his upcoming destiny assignment. Through every change of life that Samuel had to handle, he faithfully followed God's directives. 

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CONCLUSION 

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We can depend on the faithfulness of God, who is consistent. Our world governments and laws may change. Our environments, homes, and jobs may change. Even our very lives may change, like where we live or who we live with. However, we can rest assured that God and His love for us will never change. Samuel’s life testifies to us that God is faithful and will assist us in making all the transitional adjustments that we must manage in our lives.​​

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​​​QUESTIONS

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1. What are some changes that you have witnessed in your local, state and national governments, leaders, and laws? Have these governmental changes affected your daily life? 

2. Moving from one home to another can be a joyous, yet stressful event. Have you ever moved from one home to another home?  Share a joyous part of your moving experience. 

3. Share a stressful event from your moving experience and how God blessed you to get through it. 

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