DECEMBER 2, Hebrews 2:1-4

Many things in life call for attention–school, personal interests and time with loved ones. Our attention is on the things that belong to this life. Do we give more attention to the things that will last forever? We are instructed in Hebrews 2:1 to “give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard”. These are the things that God speaks to us in His Word.

We are to shake ourselves out of spiritual lethargy, sit up with our eyes wide open, and put our minds to take notice and concentrate on what God is telling us through His Word. We are quick to fill our timetables with our earthly pursuits. But are we quick to run to God? Dear reader, are you paying attention to your spiritual life or have you neglected it? Starting from today, give more notice, thought, and interest in your daily reflection of God’s Word!

Giving attention to God’s Word is not like paying attention in class. We can pretend to pay attention in class. Our eyes may be looking at the teacher, but our heart is somewhere else. But we cannot pretend to pay attention to God. God tells us to be earnest. He knows if your heart is genuinely interested in His Word,or if it’s not.What is your attitude when it comes to spiritual matters? Are you reading this as quickly as possible so that you can get it over and done with, or are you genuinely serious about what God has to tell you today?

If we take God’s message of salvation lightly, there is no escape from the judgment that is to come. The words of angels were true and brought judgment on the sins of men. erefore, how much more sure and certain is the judgment of God if we were to reject His message of salvation? Jesus Himself spoke it, the apostles heard and preached it, and God confirmed their message through many miracles and wonders. Dear reader, pay close attention to God and His Word. Do not treat it lightly! It contains God’s message of great salvation!

Thought: Give more earnest attention to God’s Word.

Prayer: Father in heaven, redirect my heart’s focus to desire Your Word and Your presence in my life. Keep me from spiritual lethargy, and grant me an earnest hunger and thirst after Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.