God's Forecast Of Forgiveness

Meteorology primarily studies the earth's atmosphere, temperature changes, and moisture patterns. These focus areas produce different weather conditions: precipitation, wind gusts, hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and typhoons. During the winter months, certain regions like the North East take particular interest in the forecast because the threat of snow increases significantly. However, the maps and models seem to change daily, even with a looming storm. We've all experienced the excitement of waiting for a snow day only to be disappointed with a dusting. But there have been other instances when a lite storm turned into a blizzard.

When it comes to God, you can trust that his forecast of forgiveness will not change! For example, God declared in Isaiah 1:18, "Come now, let's settle this, says the LORD. Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool."

You can trust God's forecast because He is unchanging. In Malachi 3:6, God reminded His people about His reliable character when He said, "I am the Lord, and I do not change." In the New Testament, we read, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8.) Thus, you can trust God's pardon of your sins and restoration because He never changes. He will never stop loving you or withdraw His forgiveness. Our God is consistent, and He will never contradict Himself.

You can trust God's forecast because His word is unchanging.
Isaiah 40:8 proclaims, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." In other religions, councils and boards alter rules and religious practices, but that is not the case with God. He will never change His Word, which means that all His pledges, plans, and promises are 100% trustworthy.

Perhaps this is why God chose the illustration snow to represent His gifts of forgiveness and restoration. Like a snowstorm that blankets an entire city or town, God will cover you with a blizzard of His grace and forgiveness, and that forecast will never change! His love will not blow out to sea or weaken because of an unforeseen matter. Therefore, you can trust God's forecast of forgiveness today and forevermore!