Again the writer of Hebrews makes a comparison from the Israelites to the Christians of that day. Where the Israelites had the promise of rest in the land of Canaan, we have a promise of rest in Heaven. The writer mentions that even God chose to rest on the seventh day after creation, but he takes notice that He did not take his rest until his job was done.
We receive another warning to stay diligent in our faith and obedience. Vs12 and V13 are very powerful- For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even the the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
We must stay faithful because we will have to give an account of all things, and to no one else but God. But luckily we have a high priest that can sympathize with our struggles and can help us obtain mercy and grace when we need it most.
(Next Hebrews 5)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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