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PAUL: HIS LETTER TO THE HEBREWS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Hebrews 1:1-14

Hebrews 12:1-2

 

“Looking unto Jesus the author

and finisher of our faith…”

 

PAUL: HIS LETTER TO THE HEBREWS
 
Another of Paul’s wonderful epistle is the Epistle to the Hebrews. The Hebrew believers were among the first Christians in the early church. In the beginning, they faced persecution from their own people, and later from the Romans. Paul met some who had been expelled from Italy because of their faith, accused of being the cause of the Empire’s troubles for worshiping what was considered a “strange God.” Under such pressure, many were tempted to return to their former Judaistic faith to escape harsh treatment.
 
Paul urged them not to waver but to endure. Their trials were not reflective of the hatred of men, but the chastening hand of the Lord. Instead of pressing forward in God’s promises, some had grown weary and were found wanting. Discipline was necessary, for those who endure prove themselves to be true children of God, while those who fall away reveal unbelief and prove themselves illegitimate.
 
Brethren, if we have truly been born again (regenerated by the Spirit, renewed in mind, and revived to live for God), let us not grow weary. If we have received His grace, tasted His goodness, and experienced His provision, let us not be lazy. If we are secure in His eternal Kingdom, assured of everlasting life and anticipating His eternal abode, let us not cling to temporal things but pursue heavenly rewards.
 
The persecutions we endure on earth are but for a moment. God’s chastening restores us to a right relationship with Him. Trials and testing strengthen our faith and draw us closer to Him. Therefore, let us run with patience the race set before us, knowing God has planned it for our good. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering, encouraging one another unto love and good works. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find help in time of need.
 
Christ is our great High Priest, Prophet, and King. Look to no other. Look unto Him alone, the Author and Finisher of our faith!
 
THOUGHT: Do I truly consider the supremacy of Christ above all?
PRAYER: Father, help me to endure to the end, trusting and believing in my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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