Christ is EVERLASTING. Of Him we may sing with David, "Thy throne, O
God, is for ever and ever." Rejoice, believer, in Jesus Christ, the same
yesterday, to-day, and for ever. Jesus always was. The Babe born in
Bethlehem was united to the Word, which was in the beginning, by whom all
things were made. The title by which Christ revealed Himself to John in
Patmos was, "Him which is, and which was, and which is to come." If He were
not God from everlasting, we could not so devoutly love Him; we could not
feel that He had any share in the eternal love which is the fountain of all
covenant blessings; but since He was from all eternity with the Father, we
trace the stream of divine love to Himself equally with His Father and the
blessed Spirit. As our Lord always was, so also He is for evermore. Jesus is
not dead; "He ever liveth to make intercession for us." Resort to Him in all
your times of need, for He is waiting to bless you still. Moreover, Jesus
our Lord ever shall be. If God should spare your life to fulfil your full
day of threescore years and ten, you will find that His cleansing fountain
is still opened, and His precious blood has not lost its power; you shall
find that the Priest who filled the healing fount with His own blood, lives
to purge you from all iniquity. When only your last battle remains to be
fought, you shall find that the hand of your conquering Captain has not
grown feeble--the living Saviour shall cheer the dying saint. When you enter
heaven you shall find Him there bearing the dew of His youth; and through
eternity the Lord Jesus shall still remain the perennial spring of joy, and
life, and glory to His people. Living waters may you draw from this sacred
well! Jesus always was, He always is, He always shall be. He is eternal in
all His attributes, in all His offices, in all His might, and willingness to
bless, comfort, guard, and crown His chosen people.
