"Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it." - Hebrews 2:1
My devotional this morning talked of boats that were anchored along the shore and most stayed in place. But the writer noticed one that wasn't anchored and gradually drifted away. Has the same thing ever happened in your life? Do we start drifting away from our closeness with him, getting out of the Bible, praying less? Typically it happens gradually, and we don't notice until we're floating loosely at sea. We must be intentional in our pursuit of the Lord through daily prayer, reading, and meditating. And while I've seen a time to time drifting in my own life, how sad is it that we as individuals and as the church have to be reminded to not drift away?
"How shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard." - Hebrews 2:3
This devotional about not drifting away was very insightful, and is important to our walk. But how sad is it that we need that reminder. Why are we running from this great salvation? How is it possible to drift away from something so great and amazing? We run towards money, fame, possessions, social media, status, and celebrities. But we have to warned to NOT drift away from God.
We should be thankful that someone has shared this salvation with us, "it was attested to us by those who heard (v3b)." Somebody loved you enough to tell you about the one who had the greatest love. To my parents, all my teachers, and everyone who has had some input into my Christian walk, thank you!
Why are we so passionate as Christians about our salvation and wanting to save others? Because we know that God is real. Verse 4 tells us that "God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles." God didn't have to perform miracles through Jesus and the disciples. He did so, so that we would believe, and see his message become real. He then sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within us and give us the strength we need to share his word "by the gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will (v4)." Do you ever wonder where your talents come from? They're not inherited, natural, or random, they came from the Holy Spirit.
So please do avoid drifting away from God by staying anchored to him through prayer, bible study, and fellowship with other Christians. But what if we became so passionate about seeking God that drifting away was not a possibility. Lord, let my boat run aground pursuing you and your will!
My devotional this morning talked of boats that were anchored along the shore and most stayed in place. But the writer noticed one that wasn't anchored and gradually drifted away. Has the same thing ever happened in your life? Do we start drifting away from our closeness with him, getting out of the Bible, praying less? Typically it happens gradually, and we don't notice until we're floating loosely at sea. We must be intentional in our pursuit of the Lord through daily prayer, reading, and meditating. And while I've seen a time to time drifting in my own life, how sad is it that we as individuals and as the church have to be reminded to not drift away?
"How shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard." - Hebrews 2:3
This devotional about not drifting away was very insightful, and is important to our walk. But how sad is it that we need that reminder. Why are we running from this great salvation? How is it possible to drift away from something so great and amazing? We run towards money, fame, possessions, social media, status, and celebrities. But we have to warned to NOT drift away from God.
We should be thankful that someone has shared this salvation with us, "it was attested to us by those who heard (v3b)." Somebody loved you enough to tell you about the one who had the greatest love. To my parents, all my teachers, and everyone who has had some input into my Christian walk, thank you!
Why are we so passionate as Christians about our salvation and wanting to save others? Because we know that God is real. Verse 4 tells us that "God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles." God didn't have to perform miracles through Jesus and the disciples. He did so, so that we would believe, and see his message become real. He then sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within us and give us the strength we need to share his word "by the gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will (v4)." Do you ever wonder where your talents come from? They're not inherited, natural, or random, they came from the Holy Spirit.
So please do avoid drifting away from God by staying anchored to him through prayer, bible study, and fellowship with other Christians. But what if we became so passionate about seeking God that drifting away was not a possibility. Lord, let my boat run aground pursuing you and your will!
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