My life consists of ups and downs. During some weeks and months, I’m thriving and flourishing like well-watered flowers. At other times, challenges are repeatedly knocking on my door and I feel the burden of my problems on my shoulders. There are times when I’m feeling energized and motivated to tackle my daily tasks, while at other times I can sense the dryness and tiredness of a desert season.
After reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-18 I concluded that ups and downs are a part of life.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1
We live in rhythms of summer, fall, winter, and spring. There are times to sow seeds and there are times of harvesting. The sun rises in the morning and it sets in the evening. God teaches us through nature that times come and go. Ups and downs are a part of life.
Sometimes different areas of our lives are in different seasons. Maybe you’re waiting for our significant other to enter your life while you’re thriving in your workplace. Or you’re facing infertility while your friendships are flourishing. Maybe you’re out of a job while having the most amazing and supportive family surrounding you.
No matter how your life looks like at the moment, I’m sure you’re familiar with ups and downs. You probably know both: Joy and sorrow.
Enough about us, I want to talk about the one who is unshakable in the face of changing seasons. God has been the same throughout thousands of years. His promises to stand firm throughout generations.
God was faithful in the past:
Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. Joshua 21:45
God is still faithful today and will be in the future:
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:36
But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 2. Peter 3:13
God’s love for his people, as it is evident throughout the Bible and beyond, does not waver:
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,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. Romans 8:38-39
While you’re going through the ups and downs of your life, God remains the same. Rely on him because he is constantand does not waver. Find rest in his shelter knowing that he’s steadfast. God himself, his love for you, and his promises stay the same no matter what you’re going through.
God is unshakable, but this doesn’t mean he’s not moved:
God is moved by your prayers (one of many examples is found in 1. Samuel 1:1-20).
God is moved by your sorrows:
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Matthew 9:36
Even tough God does not dither, he is affected by whatever you’re going through. And not only that, he also acts on behalf of those who wait for him (Isaiah 64:4).
In Jesus, God showed himself weak and vulnerable. Because of that we know that he truly and deeply cares:
For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you. 2. Corinthians 13:4
God is strong beyond measure. But he chose to show weakness in order for us to find strength in him and through him:
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
God is firm like a solid rock while being deeply moved by prayers and by whatever his children are going through at the same time. God is unshakable, but at the same time, he chose to come down on earth in human form and made himself vulnerable.
While going through the ups and downs of life, cling to the only one who is steadfast. Find comfort in his everlasting love, knowing that your situation does affect him. God is compassionate and kind. He is moved by what you’re going through. But it doesn’t change who he is or his promises for your life. And it most certainly doesn’t change his love for you.
Read more:
God’s love leads us to repentance
Christianity is not about going to heaven
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6 replies on “How God is unshakable and moved at the same time”
Thank you for living out your purpose and sharing God’s word. Indeed He is faithful through every season. 🙏
Absolutely, God is so faithful! And thank you very much 💕
I’m new to your website. Guess you could say I’m searching for answers. I found it ironic that one of the blogs that has given me hope and encouragement was posted on by birthday. I found the following the most encouraging: “ There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1”. I’ve been stuck in this season for so long, However I feel there will be a new season coming… Thank you so very much .
I totally understand how it feels like to be stuck in a season for a long time. In fact, I was stuck in a difficult season for 5 years (I dealt with chronic pain). When you read further in Ecclesiastes 3 you’ll see that seasons change again and again. Another time will come in your life as well! 🥰
Thank you for guiding me to Ecclesiastes 3… I will look it up 😇
Amazing! 🥰