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Times Change

Anne Adams

For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, have not perished. (Malachi 3:6 NRSV)

Recently as I left my local bank after making a deposit, I noticed some words inscribed on the outside of the front door. 

Then as I removed the pandemic-required facemask, I leaned down to read the words. 

It said: “For security purposes, please remove all hats, hoods, backpacks and sunglasses prior to entering the banking center.”

Obviously, that was logical since it was meant to prevent a bank robber from a potential disguise. 

However, as I folded up my mask and put it away, I realized the irony of the notice. 

These days a potential robber wouldn’t need a hoodie or sunglasses - he could just put on a standard facemask and no one would be suspicious!

Evidently, what had been a standard policy was now redundant since the times had changed!

Indeed, the recent threat of COVID has certainly changed our daily routines as we wear masks and do “social distancing.” 

In fact, change seems to be an ongoing factor in our lives – except when it comes to our relationship with God. 

That doesn’t change because he does not. 

Theologians call this constant consistency. 

It’s part of his character.

So, what does this mean for us? 

Simply that God’s promises and provisions are as reliable as his nature. 

In a world where change is a constant factor, that is certainly reassuring.

Anne has been a Christian freelance writer for over 40 years, lives in East Texas and writes a historical column for the local newspaper. Contact