Recently, I studied the Book of Hebrews with a group of women in my church. Sometimes, when you lead a study you forget to reflect and think personally about how God’s Word is changing you.
This morning as I reflected on the 13 chapters of Hebrews, I realized God has taught me to look at my circumstances, my culture, and my future through Christ colored lens.
Here are some of the glorious truths that are newly precious to my heart:
- God speaks to us through His Son Jesus (1:2)
- Jesus represents God exactly (1:3)
Jesus provides the solution for my sin problem (1:3)
- Jesus is supreme over all that is created (1:2, 4; 2:8)
- Jesus authored–or pioneered my salvation (2:10;5:8-9)
- Ignoring Jesus is ignoring salvation (2:3, 10)
- Jesus is making me holy and is not ashamed of me (2:11; 10:14)
Jesus’ death defeated the devil and freed me from the fear of death! (2:14-15)
Jesus’ incarnation made it possible for Him to become a merciful and faithful High Priest who can help when I am tempted and in need. (2:17; 4:14-16)
- Jesus is my destination and the source of perfect rest. (4:2-7)
- The Word of God is my guidebook to spiritual maturity. By constant use it trains me to distinguish good from evil (4:12; 5:14;6:1)
- Jesus is my anchor in heaven–firm and secure (6:19)
- Jesus is praying for me day after day–how can I fail? (7:25)
- Jesus is my guarantee that God’s standard of perfection has been met. (7:18-22)
- Because of Jesus, my sins are remembered no more–ever–ever–ever (8:12;9:15)
- Jesus has written His law on my mind and heart so that I am more inclined to care about what He cares about. (8:10)
- Jesus’ sacrifice is the basis of my service — even when my conscience wants to accuse me of unworthiness (9:14;10:22)
- With Jesus, believing is seeing! (10:39-11:1)
Jesus’ indwelling Spirit gives me "eyes" to see and believe the reality and activity of the invisible God (11:1-3) - With eyes fixed on Jesus, I can face the future with hope regardless of my circumstances. (11:13, 12:2-11)
- With eyes fixed on Jesus, I can endure hardship sure that it is productive rather than destructive! (12:7-11)
- Because of Jesus, I have entered a kingdom that cannot be shaken as the Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Roman, German, Japanese, etc. have been. (12:28)
- Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever– there is no possibility of being disappointed in or by Him (13:8)
- Jesus is a great Shepherd–He equips me–His sheep with everything I need for doing His will. (13:20-21)
- Jesus is able to strengthen my heart for the journey of faith–it does not come by my efforts but by the sweet gift of grace
Hallelujah! It is all about you Jesus!