Malachi 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed. The Holy Spirit, by the prophet, is here recalling the Jewish nation to a recollection of their transgressions, and particularly with regard to God's own ordinances. In the words before us there is vast consolation. 1. What Jehovah is in Himself. "I change not." It is the Lord Jesus who is spoken of. He for whom John Baptist prepared the way. Our glorious Lord stands recorded in this chapter as Jehovah, self-existent, one with the Father and the Spirit. The immutability of Christ is a sweet truth. It is frequently mentioned or referred to in Scripture. 2. His covenant, like Himself, is eternal. God's mind is eternal. He who is so immutable in Himself, and in His own purposes, will do all His pleasure, and His counsel shall stand. He sweetly speaks for the comfort and peace of sinners, brought to the feet of Jesus. There is no possibility of failure; His infinite wisdom has provided for every emergency; His infinite foreknowledge foresees all the obstacles that ever did or ever will arise to counteract His own plans; His infinite power is sure to carry His plans into effect. God is as true in His threatenings as in His promises. This is illustrated in the case of the Jewish nation. Whilst, however, these witnesses stand before us, to teach us that God is faithful, let us remember that the God who is thus faithful in His promises and in His threatenings has been pleased also in His Word to give poor souls this blessed testimony — that the seed of Jacob shall never seek His face in vain. (F. Silver.) Parallel Verses KJV: For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.WEB: "For I, Yahweh, don't change; therefore you, sons of Jacob, are not consumed. |
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