Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Hebrews 13:8

Perhaps you’re thinking that your life is in such a routine that it’s almost boring — same schedule, same meals, same TV shows, same medical visits. “It’s the same every day,” you might say.

We are to be mirrors of Jesus — to be His followers, His imitators. Note this Biblical attribute of our Savior: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” His sameness is as powerful Creator (yesterday), constant Redeemer (today), and Preparer of a place for us (forever).

By imitating Jesus, our routine days will be exciting, engaging, and examples of the Christian life. There is nothing boring about living a life that exemplifies the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23a).

Dave Ebeling
Bloomington, IN

Holy Spirit, take the boredom out of my life by encouraging me to be an imitator of Jesus. Amen.

Reflect: What fruit of the Spirit would be exciting for you to give away today?

Read: Galatians 5:16-26 and 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11