"The hymn-writer wrote, "Change and decay in all around I see." Change and decay are enemies that most people fear... When we are young, change is a treat; but as we grow older, change becomes a threat. But when Jesus Christ is in control of your life, you need never fear change or decay... When you are part of eternity, the decay of the material only hastens the perfecting of the spiritual, if you walk by faith in Christ."
—Warren W. Wiersbe, His Name Is Wonderful. Christianity Today, Vol. 30, no. 2.- Today's Best Illustrations – Volumes 1-4.
Proverbs 27:1 (NIV) Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Isaiah 28:16 (NIV) So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed.
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Hebrews 6:19-20 (NIV) 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, 20 where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
