Human mind is subject to changes naturally. This happens
because man is not perfect. Man needs to change his mind if he discovered that
he is in a wrong track. Man’s mind changes to better or worse, it depends on
his likes, and even commit lies to justify himself when he fails. “Promises are
made to be broken” is a common statement at every corner when promises are
being discussed. That’s man!
However, Good to man that he has a God who never lies, He never
fails his promise for He never changes, for he is not a man. Man should avoid viewing
God as man deals with things.
A good story from the ancient is the story of Israel versus Balak.
Balak was a king of Moab described in the Book
of Numbers who dealt with Balaam (prophet of
medianites) for the
purpose of cursing Israel (Numbers 22:1-5). He who had seen the
greatness of God in Israel had not repented of his idols but rather wanted Israel
to be cursed. He called Balaam, the prophet, son of Beor, (22:4, 5) and tried to
bribe him to deal with the Lord with it. He did not fear God but rather he
attempted to use God. King Balak seemed viewed God as a man that can be bribe
or perhaps change his mind or purpose by man’s appealing or plead or any such.
God blessed Israelites as he had promised. God said to
Balaam that He never lies, all what He has spoken is true and sure, it will
never fail nor be modified by anything or power, for what He wills He will do.
God words are His ways that cannot change. His promises are sure and good for
those who love Him.
Balak was a total failure. He had heard God’s greatness, but
by selfish interest, he ignored that privilege to enter into relationship with
God and be a part of God’s immeasurable goodness.
God has promises to
us. God exclaims I never lie! He surely fulfills them to us who believe in
Christ Jesus. Christ said; “if you ask anything in my name, I will do it” (John
14: 14). This is our Hope and surety that God will not change His mind. Man
should not doubt but joyfully claim it. Doubt might hurt the heart of God for
doubt seems to make God as liar. That is why, Scripture says,
No one can please God
without faith,
for whoever comes to God
must have faith that God exists
and rewards those who seek him. (Heb.
11: 6 GNT)
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