Calendar

THE BENEDICTION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Hebrews 13:18-25
2 Peter 3:8-13
 
“… To him be glory both
now and for ever. Amen.”
THE BENEDICTION
 
The meaning of benediction is given thus in the Webster Dictionary: “The act of blessing; a giving praise to God or rendering thanks for his favours; a blessing pronounced; hence grace before and after meals.” The pronouncement in the text gives also some truth concerning God the Father and Jesus Christ.
 
God is the God of peace. Nobody will comprehend the real meaning of peace until he goes through a time of war or when he faces some adversity that does not give peace of mind. Only God can give perfect peace, thus that designation. Also in relation to salvation, He is the one who brought from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ. He has the ability to restore to life that which is dead. The resurrection of Jesus Christ put Him in a state of exaltation contrary to the humiliation that He faced in suffering and death. It is this act of God that gives hope to those who believe in Christ for their salvation and eternal life. He is called the Great Shepherd of the sheep. Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and David said that the LORD is his shepherd (Ps 23:1). This title given to Jesus tells of His position in looking after His people. Christ occupies such a position and is concerned about the complete welfare of His flock.
 
It was through the blood of the everlasting covenant that the full benefit of the work of Christ was accomplished. In the old order the penitents came to the priests to offer sacrifices for their sins. These had to be repeated at all times during the prescribed regular seasons or when a need arose as indicated in the law. The demand of these ceremonies served to demonstrate the high worth of the sacrifice of Christ. It had been noted earlier that His one offering was all sufficient. When He shed His blood once on the cross, He sealed an everlasting covenant.
 
THOUGHT: When God works, He does perfect work.
PRAYER: May the blessings and glory be to Jesus Christ for ever and ever. Amen!

Search