Call to Spiritual Diligence (Dec 15)
God spoke in times past through
the prophets, but He has reserved
the declaration of His glory for
His Son. By His death, Jesus lifts
mankind into the family of God.
Because of His perfect humanity,
Jesus is uniquely qualified to serve
as High Priest for sinful mankind.
And Christ will bring His people into
the eternal resting place of heaven.
Lord, You’ll Remember Our Labour:
God won’t forget how hard you have
worked for Him and how you have
shown your love to Him (Heb 6:10)
Show the same diligence to the full
assurance of hope until the end that
you do not become sluggish but
imitate those who through faith and
patience inherit the promises (v11-12)
God also bound Himself with an
oath, so that those who received
the promise could be perfectly sure.
He would never change His mind…
These two things are unchangeable
because it is impossible for God to
lie. Therefore, we who have fled to
Him for refuge can take new courage,
for we can hold on to His promise
with confidence. This confidence is
like a strong and trustworthy Anchor
for our souls (Heb 6:17-19). Amen.
Lord, sometimes we struggle with
living in a world where good is
ignored or even disadvantaged.
Help us to keep our eyes on You
and on the truth of Your Word.
You are righteous in all You do;
and thanks for the promise
that You will never forget all
that we do for Your kingdom.
Grant us grace as we purpose
to continue to do good. Amen.
Lord, Grant us Your grace & strength
so that we will not lose hope and
stamina even when under pressure
of exhaustion, fear of failure or
rejection and negativity from others.
For we purpose to persevere
even under the test of trial for
You have promised the crown
of life to those who love You.
In Jesus’ precious name we pray.
Lord, Thank You for providing
something to hold on to when
everything seems to be shaking.
My hope in Jesus is an Anchor
for my soul and will keep me
steady in all the storms of life.
Thank You for the promise that
those who flee to You for refuge
can take new courage because
Your promises are true and You
never break Your word! Amen.