Shepherd Notes October 2026
The World Changes but The Word of our God will Stand Forever.
Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”
Heather and I really enjoyed our vacation, visiting several locations within the state. From the Mississippi river on the west coast to the Dells in the south and finally to the north Door County with its light houses. As we traveled, we saw and felt the changes of the Fall season. It seems like this time of year change is literally in the air. Our Summer clothes are slowly being swapped out for sweaters and jackets. The clothes we wear are changing. Maybe a sweater in the morning giving way to shorts and a tee-shirt in the afternoon.
One of the joys of traveling this time of year is the Fall colors that are starting to appear. Take a drive around town and a quick glance will show you the trees are all starting to change. The dark shades of green are being swapped out for bright oranges and reds which will quickly turn brown, dry up, and fall off. The leaves are changing.
On that same drive, you can notice other changes than the trees. Some changes are less pleasant. The metallic finish on cars slowly changes where water and salt hit. Metal, so strong and lasting, is rusting. Even something as strong as metal is changing.
Other changes include the Birds we loved to watch during the summer disappearing, and yet other birds are now appearing.
Change is everywhere this time of year. It reminds us that change in life is inevitable. Nothing stays the same, nothing is frozen in time. Nothing last forever. Nothing has been left untouched by the fall into sin. Yet there is one thing that remains unchanging through everything we see and feel in life – The Word of God (Isaiah 40:8). This word is the Gospel Jesus himself speaks to you; the promise that your sins are forgiven by his sacrifice and that even the changing of life into death will have no effect on his grip over you and your life. The Word of the Lord endures forever! I invite you to remember today and always that because of our Lord’s Life, Death, and Resurrection that even though Clothes may change but…. The word of God will stand forever. Leaves may change but…. The word of God will stand forever. Metal may change but…. The word of God will stand forever. Even life may change but…. The word of God will stand forever!
Lots of changes this time of year, but no matter what you see, and whatever you see change, please remind yourself that one thing will never change in your life. The word of God will stand Forever!
Your Servant in Christ Pastor Brian