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THE COURSE OF ACTION
LORD’S DAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Hebrews 10:19-25
Colossians 1:23
“… and be not moved away from the hope
of the gospel, which ye have heard …”
THE COURSE OF ACTION
The work of Christ stands to bless those who respond positively through the irresistible grace of God. In holding fast the profession of faith, believers have to act boldly in order to bring about a change. Even though the early Christians were a minority, the pioneers were mostly Jews. In a short time they had made great strides earning themselves a reputation as men who turned the world upside down. A real visible change had to come.
The writer delivered this call to those who believe: “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water” (Heb 10:22). This again is symbolic washing, but the work of cleansing the heart from sin is the work accomplished in Christ. Faith is a necessary element; external transformation gives evidence of that inner change. He that is washed in the blood of Christ is taught by the Holy Spirit to be conformed to the will of God through the instruction received from the written Word of God and confirmed in the heart by the Spirit of God. This washing (Heb 10:22) is also similar to what the Lord said that one must be born again of water and of the Spirit so as to inherit eternal life.
The writer exhorted those who have experienced that change to stand fast in the faith without wavering. The point is here doubly stressed. It is so because it is easy to be tempted to deny the faith to some degree when tested. It could be persecution or some natural temptations. Thus, believers have to “consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together” (Heb 10:24-25). Mutual encouragement in the Lord to hold fast to one’s faith is much needed, and not to be neglected.
THOUGHT: Do I care for the spiritual growth of my brethren?
PRAYER: Father, may I always walk with Thee and be a blessing to my fellow brethren.