November 20, 2018
Hebrews 10:32-39 New Living Translation (NLT)
Are you focused on what is truly important in life? If we are going to operate in wisdom, we must stay focused on Truth. The Word of God is Living Truth and the Spirit bears witness to the Truth when we hear or read it so we can wisely align our lives with it.
The Book of Hebrews focuses on persevering in our Christian faith, as well as being transformed in our actions as we patiently wait for Christ’s return. Everyone faces suffering, but how we suffer has to do with our faith and our focus. Do you realize suffering is a part of human life and even Christians experience seasons of suffering? That’s why God helps us develop perseverance. If we will focus on doing God’s will, stay connected to people who live in Christ, and remain filled with joy and gratitude for the good things God has done for us, then no matter what comes our way we can persevere in our faith. For those who do not remain focused on Christ and his promise of salvation, they can find themselves isolated and their faith faltering. Faith calls us to rest confidently in what Christ has done for us in the past, as well as trusting him for what he promises to do for us in the future. He is faithful; we must be faithful too.