Sunday, September 10
Let us…
Scripture: Isaiah 19-20, Hebrews 10
Hebrews 10:22–25 …let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water. 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. 24 And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,25 not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.
Observation
In light of all he has said about Jesus, here are the author’s conclusions:
Let us draw near (to God).
Let us hold on to our hope.
Let us think of how to spur one another on to love and good works…encouraging one another.
The first is spiritual, the second is personal, the third is social. God, me, others.
Application
Today, I’m going to draw near to God in prayer and in worship at church.
I’m going to hold on to my faith and my hope because I know Jesus is trustworthy.
I’m going to think about (and then act on) how to spur others on to love and good works. I’m going to encourage others.
Prayer: Lord, I love You. Help me today to grow spiritually, personally and socially—to love God and people well, and to encourage others.