Tag: Hebrews 3-4
Focus on Jesus!
Scripture reading for December 12th: Hebrews 3-4
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. He was faithful to the one who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor that Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.” Hebrews 3:1-3
The Bible is clear about where to fix our thoughts–on Jesus Christ! By focusing on Jesus we can have rest from worry, fear, and religious works that try to gain God’s favor. We can rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ to bring us into God’s glorious rest!
Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest that we confess. He rose from the dead and became a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:8-10) His perfect obedience enabled Him to be made perfect through suffering death on a cross for our sins. He is a great High Priest who knows what we are going through and how to come to our aid! (Hebrews 4:14-16) He can intercede for us day or night. His priestly ministry is always available and we have access by His own blood!
Jesus is greater than Moses, who led the people out of Egypt and gave them the law of God. Moses was supposed to lead the people into the promised land, but the people rebelled. They would not listen to God’s Word and their unbelief kept them from their inheritance! (Hebrews 3:19)
Jesus is greater than Joshua who also failed to lead God’s people to the full conquest of the promised land. Jesus ushers each of us into a new day–today! (Hebrews 4:6-7) We can enter the rest by faith in Him! By hearing His voice and responding in faith, we can place our full trust on God’s provision through Jesus Christ!
This rest is one of my favorite themes! My life has been one of constant work. I enjoy work but must be constantly reminded that I have received salvation through the work of Christ. I must daily rest in Him and only work out of that rest! Share this rest with someone close to you!
Fixing your thoughts on Jesus!
Scripture reading for December 12th: Hebrews 3-4
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. He was faithful to the one who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor that Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.” Hebrews 3:1-3
How we need to fix our thoughts today! There is so much confusion from this world bombarding us with it’s worries, demands, and fears. The Bible is clear about where to fix our thoughts–on Jesus Christ! By focusing on Jesus we can have rest from worry, fear, and religious works that try to gain God’s favor. We can rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ!
Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest that we confess. Jesus is the one sent by God to this earth to bring good news. He died for us and rose again, becoming a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:8-10) His perfect obedience in life enabled Him to be made perfect through suffering death on a cross. He is a great High Priest who knows what we are going through and how to come to our aid! (Hebrews 4:14-16) He lives forever and is always ready to come to our aid!
Jesus is greater than Moses, who led the people out of Egypt and gave them the law of God. Moses was supposed to lead the people into the promised land, but the people rebelled. Their unbelief kept them from their inheritance! (Hebrews 3:19) Jesus alone can take us into God’s land of promise!
Jesus is greater than Joshua who also failed to lead God’s people to the full conquest of the promised land. Jesus ushers each of us into a new day–today! (Hebrews 4:6-7) As we hear His voice and respond in faith to His word, we place our full trust on God’s provision through Him! We become more than conquerors and possess our inheritance through Him.
It takes humility and faith in God’s sovereign plan to enter in. Today is the day if you need real rest! Fix your thoughts fully on the grace revealed in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! He alone can take us all the way into God’s promised land!
The Living Word!
Scripture reading for December 13th: Hebrews 3-4
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:12-13)
Jesus Christ is God’s living Word! Jesus is alive and active today, having risen from the dead and now seated at God’s right hand to intercede as our High Priest. God has always used His Word to accomplish His purposes. In Isaiah, the Word was likened to rain that came to water the earth, making it bud and sprout. (Isaiah 55:10-12) God sent His Word, Jesus Christ, to earth to accomplish restoration for fallen man and to bring him back into God’s family again. He came to bring peace between sinful man and Holy God and remove the curse of sin.
As the living Word, Jesus is active today in the hearts of men and women around the earth. The Word preached by His church is likened to a sword that is sharp on both edges. It can cut going in and cut going out. The Word can penetrate where no metal sword is sharp enough to enter–the soul and spirit! It can divide the thoughts and intents of the heart, revealing truth to the inner man by revelation. This “Sword” sees us as if by x-ray. We are naked and bare before Him and He knows just where to cut to bring healing and deliverance.
Since Jesus Christ has gone through the heavens, we must hold firmly to the faith we possess that came from hearing the Word. (Romans 10:17) Jesus is a faithful priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses. He can help us when we are tempted and we can come boldly before His throne now without fear. (Hebrews 4:15-16) One day we must give an account before Jesus at the judgment seat of Christ, where we will receive reward for our deeds done in our bodies. (2nd Corinthians 5:10) This will be a time of reward, not of condemnation, for those who know the Lord. The living Word intercedes for us, guides us, and guards us, taking us safely to our eternal home! What a comfort and joy Jesus is!
Fixing Your Thoughts
Scripture reading for December 12th: Hebrews 3-4
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. He was faithful to the one who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor that Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.” Hebrews 3:1-3
How we need to fix our thoughts today! There is so much confusion from this world bombarding us with it’s worries, demands, and fears. The Bible is clear about where to fix our thoughts–on Jesus Christ! By focusing on Jesus we can have rest from worry, fear, and religious works that try to gain God’s favor. We can rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ to bring us into God’s glorious rest!
Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest that we confess. Jesus is the one sent by God to this earth to bring good news. He is the good news from the Father! He rose from the dead and became a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:8-10) His perfect obedience enabled Him to be made perfect through suffering death on a cross for our sins. He is a great High Priest who knows what we are going through and how to come to our aid! (Hebrews 4:14-16) He lives forever and never sleeps. He can intercede for us day or night. His priestly ministry is always available and we have access by His own blood!
Jesus is greater than Moses, who led the people out of Egypt and gave them the law of God. Moses was supposed to lead the people into the promised land, but the people rebelled. They would not listen to God’s Word and rebelled. Their unbelief kept them from their inheritance! (Hebrews 3:19)
Jesus is greater than Joshua who also failed to lead God’s people to the full conquest of the promised land. Jesus ushers each of us into a new day–today! (Hebrews 4:6-7) We can enter the rest by faith in Him! As we hear His voice and respond in faith to His word, we rest from our religious works and place our full trust on God’s provision through Jesus Christ!
This theme of rest is one of my favorites! I have been programmed to work for everything all my life. I must be diligent to enter this rest by placing my faith in Christ’s work for me. It takes humility and respect for God’s sovereign plan to enter in. What a glorious rest! Today is the day if you need real rest! Share this rest with someone close to you!