The passage I read
was Hebrews 6:9-20
You can find that passage here:
The verse that most
stood out to me:
12 We do not
want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience
inherit what has been promised.
19 We have this
hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary
behind the curtain,
As I reflect:
The hope shared in
this chapter is directly following admonition against falling away from Christ
or remaining in Him without growth. This
hope is found in looking at and imitating others who have come before us and
show us that we too can receive what has been promised if we are patient. We can use this hope as an anchor knowing
that because Jesus has entered into the Father’s presence as our forerunner, it
means that we too can follow in His stead.
We too can enter into the holy presence of God if we will but hold to
His promises and believe. And not only
believe, but from what is said before this passage we are to believe in such a
way that we grow and have evidence of our belief. This is yet again an example of “if” and “then”. God’s promises are offered to us but to
accept them we must live in such a way that reflects that acceptance.
My response to the
Lord:
Lord help me to both remember the certainty of your Word’s
promises and also to live in such a way as to reflect that I believe in
them. I look greatly forwards with
anticipation of the day that I too will be able to enter into your presence
Father. I love you and am thankful to
have been called according to your purpose.
May I remember always your promise to work things together for my good.
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