Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Hebrews 10: 23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering for He is faithful that promised...
GOD IS FAITHFUL
As I read the Scriptures and meditate on the promises made by GOD to us, I am struck by the enormity of the love that He has for each individual. He has promised life, not death; answers, not doubts; patience, not anxiety; love, not hate; compassion, not torment and faithfulness, not rejection. He has promised to be with us forever, never to leave or forsake. He is a GOD who does not abandon us in the time of trouble, but stands with us in the trouble.
It is true, however, that we tend to waver in our faith in Him to be willing and able to stand with us. We shrink from the pain and torment that surrounds, thinking that we are alone. Even the most faithful of Christians in times of plenty, shrink in time of need. We shrink in silence, wavering in our thoughts, unsure in our profession.
The Letter to the Hebrews catches us and points us in the right direction. This small verse in Hebrews 10 shouts a command to our heart, "Hold Fast the profession of our faith".
I asked a person, "what was the difference between a professional and an amateur musician?" He was quick to respond, "A professional is always perfecting his art, always growing better in his performance; an amateur is an occasional studier, never grows, stays the same." This is also true of the Christian, the profession of a faithful follower of JESUS is known by the fruit of His life; the occasional follower bears little fruit. By their fruit you shall know them.
We live in a time when doubts and fears are all around us, screaming for our attention, and we are asked to respond. What do you profess? Who is your Rock, shelter, shield, dwelling place?
WHOM DO YOU PROFESS?
HOLD FAST TO JESUS, HE IS THE REDEEMER, DELIVERER, ATONEMENT, THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
HOLD FAST TO HIM!!!
Hebrews 10: 23
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering for He is faithful that promised...
GOD IS FAITHFUL
As I read the Scriptures and meditate on the promises made by GOD to us, I am struck by the enormity of the love that He has for each individual. He has promised life, not death; answers, not doubts; patience, not anxiety; love, not hate; compassion, not torment and faithfulness, not rejection. He has promised to be with us forever, never to leave or forsake. He is a GOD who does not abandon us in the time of trouble, but stands with us in the trouble.
It is true, however, that we tend to waver in our faith in Him to be willing and able to stand with us. We shrink from the pain and torment that surrounds, thinking that we are alone. Even the most faithful of Christians in times of plenty, shrink in time of need. We shrink in silence, wavering in our thoughts, unsure in our profession.
The Letter to the Hebrews catches us and points us in the right direction. This small verse in Hebrews 10 shouts a command to our heart, "Hold Fast the profession of our faith".
I asked a person, "what was the difference between a professional and an amateur musician?" He was quick to respond, "A professional is always perfecting his art, always growing better in his performance; an amateur is an occasional studier, never grows, stays the same." This is also true of the Christian, the profession of a faithful follower of JESUS is known by the fruit of His life; the occasional follower bears little fruit. By their fruit you shall know them.
We live in a time when doubts and fears are all around us, screaming for our attention, and we are asked to respond. What do you profess? Who is your Rock, shelter, shield, dwelling place?
WHOM DO YOU PROFESS?
HOLD FAST TO JESUS, HE IS THE REDEEMER, DELIVERER, ATONEMENT, THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
HOLD FAST TO HIM!!!
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