JUST THE SAME

 Greetings People of 2013...

Many years ago...Phil Keaggy recorded a landmark album called LOVE BROKE THRU.  One song on there was called JUST THE SAME.. speaking of the continuity of the nature of God throughout the ages.

The book of Hebrews speaks of Jesus in this way..."Jesus Christ is the SAME...yesterday...and today...yes and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)

The Apostle John speaks of the God Jesus connection this way..."In the beginning was the Word...and the Word was with God...and the Word WAS GOD." (John 1:1)  As you continue to read...you will see that... "the Word became flesh, and dwelt (tabernacled) among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the ONLY BEGOTTEN (Jesus) from the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)

In the book of Hebrews the writer underscores Jesus being God..."In these last days has spoken to us IN HIS SON, whom He appointed heir of all things, through Whom also HE MADE THE WORLD.  And He (Jesus) is the radiance of His glory and the EXACT REPRESENTATION of His (The Father's) nature, and upholds all things by the WORD OF HIS POWER..." (Hebrews 1:2-3)

When Philip asked for Jesus to show us the Father (John 14:8)...Jesus underscored His connection with the Father..."Jesus said to him Have I been so long with yoiu, and yet you have not come to KNOW ME, Philip?  He who has SEEN ME...has SEEN THE FATHER; how do you say, show us the Father?" (John 14:9)

God Himself puts the capstone on the fact that He DOES NOT CHANGE..."For I, the Lord...CHANGE NOT (do not change); therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." (Malachi 3:6)

The song JUST THE SAME off of the LOVE BROKE THRU album by Phil Keaggy...does not contain the ORIGINAL LYRICS.  They are great lyrics...just not the original ones.  Here are the original lyrics by Phil Keaggy and Buck Herring (husband of Annie Herring of Second Chapter of Acts.  NOTE:  I would recommending going to You Tube and type in Just The Same Phil Keaggy Original lyrics.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIoWFO3PXf0

JUST THE SAME

Locked into a corner, up against a wall
I know you've been stumbling, trying not to fall.
I can feel your sorrow, I can share your pain.
I can hear the questions exploding in your brain.

Walking in the shadows, feeling all alone
Looking for the answer, rolling every stone.
Tears that run in silence and laughing in a game,
Though my eyes can't see you
I know we're much the same.

Much the same, much the same this way.
Much the same, much the same this way.

Miles may lay between us,
And rivers where the bend,
But near you is a brother,
In whom you can depend.
So share the weight with others,
And call upon His name.
Don't try to bear the load alone
Cause Jesus took the blame.

And He's just the same, just the same today.
And He's just the same, just the same today.

NOW...those are great lyrics...but I really am partial to the original lyrics...that Phil plays in concert occasionally. 

VERSE 1
When Moses and his people
From Egypt's land did flee,
Their enemies behind them,
And in front of them the sea.
God raised the waters like a wall,
And opened up the way,
And the God that lived in Moses' time
Is just the same today.

NOTE:  Think of all the times that God set you free from some habit, some situation or circumstance...with your backs against the wall of the sea of life...and God made a way...just in the nick of time...because...HE IS JUST THE SAME. Exodus 13:17-14:29)

VERSE 2
When David and Goliath met,
The wrong against the right,
The Giant armed with human power
And David with God's might.
God's power with David slinging stone,
The Giant lowed he lay,
And the God that lived in David's time
Is just the same today.

NOTE:  What/Who are the giants that you are facing?  Are the odds against you?  Is the armor that people are trying to make you wear to cumbersome.  Is the weaponry of your flesh...slowing you down and ineffective.  With the God of Israel...who is JUST THE SAME...will take your heart towards Him...and use stones and a sling to bring down the enemy...and silence the mocking of the giants in your life.  (I Samuel 17)

VERSE 3
When Pentecost had fully come, And the fire from Heaven did fall,
The mighty wind, the Holy Ghost Baptized them one and all. Three thousand got converted And were workers right away, And the God that lived in Pentecost Is just the same today. Three thousand got converted And were workers right away, And the God that lived in Pentecost Is just the same today. 

NOTE:  Is there a windless, dry, desert in your life?  Do you feel powerless?  Do you need a River Wind to blow in your life?  HE IS JUST THE SAME! (Acts 1:1-8; Luke 24:49; John 13:16; John 7:37-39)

FINAL THOUGHTS...FINALLY

The year is 2013...realize that HE IS JUST THE SAME...JUST THE SAME...JUST THE SAME...TODAY.

Lave and Same Kisses
Rodney "Trusting God" Boyd