God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon's scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey. Nothing and no one is impervious to God's Word. We can't get away from it—no matter what. Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. (Hebrews 4:12-16, MSG).
Hebrews 4:12-16 is encouragement to STAY connected with GOD through the reading of the Holy Word. REMAIN faithful and obedient to His Word, O children of God. Sit still and READ His Word--LISTEN to God (and stop being rebellious).
Christians are confused, hurting and desperate, yet we're unwilling (forgetting/neglecting our literal connection) to connect with Christ and accept His help through the AFFIRMING Word.
Life is challenging because I am afraid to walk up to Christ to acquire what He's eager to give me. Life is good because the Word of God is an available resource for me to read and learn how to approach Christ. Life is abundant because the WORD is God's unlimited lifetime warranty!
When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it to the hilt, putting his own reputation on the line. He said, "I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have—bless and bless and bless!" Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can't break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 6:13-20, MSG).
Hebrews 4:12-16 is encouragement to STAY connected with GOD through the reading of the Holy Word. REMAIN faithful and obedient to His Word, O children of God. Sit still and READ His Word--LISTEN to God (and stop being rebellious).
Christians are confused, hurting and desperate, yet we're unwilling (forgetting/neglecting our literal connection) to connect with Christ and accept His help through the AFFIRMING Word.
Life is challenging because I am afraid to walk up to Christ to acquire what He's eager to give me. Life is good because the Word of God is an available resource for me to read and learn how to approach Christ. Life is abundant because the WORD is God's unlimited lifetime warranty!
Dear God:
Help me to admit that right now is the time to accept JESUS' help!
Considering all of the sins I've committed, there are times that
I am literally petrified to approach You.
When I want to run away from reality, help me run to You.
Prompt me to talk with You about my struggles and ambitions.
Give me the discipline to read Your Word routinely.
Increase my faith and help me to believe Your written promises.
In the guarantee-giving name of JESUS, I pray...AMEN.
Help me to admit that right now is the time to accept JESUS' help!
Considering all of the sins I've committed, there are times that
I am literally petrified to approach You.
When I want to run away from reality, help me run to You.
Prompt me to talk with You about my struggles and ambitions.
Give me the discipline to read Your Word routinely.
Increase my faith and help me to believe Your written promises.
In the guarantee-giving name of JESUS, I pray...AMEN.
When God made his promise to Abraham, he backed it to the hilt, putting his own reputation on the line. He said, "I promise that I'll bless you with everything I have—bless and bless and bless!" Abraham stuck it out and got everything that had been promised to him. When people make promises, they guarantee them by appeal to some authority above them so that if there is any question that they'll make good on the promise, the authority will back them up. When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can't break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It's an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post as high priest for us, in the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 6:13-20, MSG).
