The purpose of the epistle to the Hebrews is to present the sufficiency & superiority of Christ. God spoke in times past through the prophets, but He has reserved declaration of His glory for His Son. By His death & resurrectiob, 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 bring His people to eternal rest.
On Monday, we learn from Heb 1/2 that God Reveals His Truths. On Tuesday, we learn from Heb 3 that God Desires us Be Courageous. On Wednesday, we learn from Heb 4 that Christ Grants Grace & Mercy. On Thursday, we learn from Heb 5 that God Desires Growth & Maturity. On Friday, we learn from Heb 6 that God Keeps His Promises. On Sat, we learn from Heb 7 that Christ Always Intercedes for us.
Let us humble ourselves and pray and seek His face. Help us O God be Christ’s disciples who Adore You: For You are worthy of our Praise as Father God Reveals His Truths and Desires Growth and Maturity. For You are worthy of our Thanks as God Desires us be Courageous as You Always Keep Your Promises. For Christ Grants Grace & Mercy and You Always Intercede for us. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
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. Moses was a servant in God’s household, but Christ is the divine Son over God’s household. And Christ will bring His people into the eternal resting place of heaven.
Lord, You Will Intercede For Us: The Lord has sworn and will not relent; You are a priest forever… by so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant (Hebrews 7:21-22). There were many priests under the old system, for death prevented them from remaining in office. But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them (Heb 7:23-25). For this He did once for all when He offered up Himself… (And) the Son… has been perfected forever (v27-28).
Lord, praise You for being not just our Saviour, but also our great High Priest, our representative and our surety. Thank You Lord for Your constant care for us; and always praying for me before the throne of God. And I ask You for grace to make my life conform to Your will. Amen
Lord Jesus, thank You that in Your earthly life, You are the example, showing us how to live. In Your death, You are the perfect sacrifice, satisfying for all our sins. In Your resurrection & ascension, You are our conqueror and king. And Lord in Your intercession, You are our eternal High Priest always praying for us and You can save completely. Amen.
Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for all that You have done for us. Thanks for the book of Hebrews that shows Your completeness. Thanks we can access directly to You for help in our challenges. Grant us confidence as you have promised to remember our labour, to be our steadfast anchor; and to always Intercede For Us. Amen.
God Keeps His Promises; Inspiring hymn: Standing on the Promises
Russell Carter of Baltimore attended the Methodist Holiness movt which had profound impact on his life and was ordained into ministry in 1887. Carter held a number of teaching posts at the Pennsylvania Military Academy including professor of chemistry, civil engineering & math. Carter also compiled a hymnal for the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, a collection that contained 68 of his tunes and 52 of his texts. “Standing on the Promises” was composed in 1886 while Carter was teaching at the military academy. His military experience was reflected in the martial style of the hymn.
Lord, we’ll Stand on Your Promises: For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for Him and how you have shown your love to Him by caring for other Christians (Heb 6:10). We desire that each of you 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(11-12) 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 (as) it’s 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 (Heb 6:17-18).
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 grateful 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, ministry can be tough, like a grind with endless repetition of routines. We wish someone will notice how hard we are working. Thankfully this is not really so. For You God see what we do, will reward the sacrifices made; and greatly approve when we further the kingdom of Christ. And God has promised that He will never forget. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Lord, thank you for the hymn: Standing on the Promises, which remind us Your promises stand forever and cannot fail. By the living Word of God, we’ll prevail, and by the Spirit’s sword, we will overcome. And resting in our Saviour as our all in all, standing on the promises of God. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Through eternal ages let His praises ring, Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God… Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God… Standing on the promises that can’t fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God
God spoke in times past through the prophets, but He has reserved the declaration of His glory for His Son. By His suffering & death, Jesus He lifts mankind above the angels into the family of God. Because of His perfect humanity, Jesus is uniquely qualified to serve as High Priest for sinful mankind. Moses was a servant in God’s household, but Christ is the divine Son over God’s household.
Lord, we purpose to Grow & Mature: For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that He may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can have compassion on those who are… going astray, since He is also subject of weakness (Heb 5:1-2). Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him (v8-9). For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God and you have come to need milk… But solid food belongs to those who… have their senses exercised to discern both good & evil (v12-15).
Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for all that You have done for us. Thanks for the letter of Hebrews that shows You are superior over everyone and everything. Thanks we can access directly to You for help in our challenges. Grant us confidence as we claim Your promises for You our Great High Priest Intercedes For Us. Amen
Lord Jesus, You have been selected from among men to be my High Priest and has been appointed to represent me in matters related to Father God. You are the propitiation for my sins and through You Lord all of my gifts are purified and made acceptable when U present them to our Father. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, I will not be one who is slow to learn the elementary truths of the Gospel all over again. Though I enjoy milk of the Word, I am ready for the meat of the Word, which will bring me to maturity. I purpose not be stagnant with the things of God but will press forward in discernment and wisdom to live thru all that God has for me. Amen.
God spoke in times past through the prophets, but He has reserved the declaration of His glory for His Son. In order to bring salvation, the Sin of God willingly became a little lower than the angels. And by His suffering and death, He made it possible to lift mankind above the angels into the family of God. Because of His perfect humanity, Jesus is uniquely qualified to serve as High Priest; and He will bring His people into eternal rest.
Lord, You Grant Grace & Mercy: Let us… be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall… For the word of God is living and powerful… piercing even to the soul and spirit and is a discerner of the thoughts and intent of the heart (Heb 4:11-12) Seeing then that we have a Great High Priest… Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathise with our weakness, but was in all pts tempted as we are, yet without sin (v14-15). Let us therefore Come Boldly to the throne of Grace, that we may Obtain Mercy and Find Grace to help in time of need (Heb 4:16).
Lord, don’t just teach me Your truth, breathe Your Words & fill me with it. Let it shape me Lord in every way so that I can hear Your voice in it. Lord, I invite You to sharply divide my own thoughts from Yours and distinguish Your voice within me. And let Your Words burn powerfully in my mind to sharpen discernment as well as to mould my heart. Amen.
Lord Jesus, thank You that You understand my weaknesses, for You have been tempted in every way and yet did not sin. Because You understand my struggles, I know I can come to You and receive mercy. And Help me Lord approach You with confidence, knowing You will help me in my time of need. Amen.
Lord, praise You for being our Great High Priest & understanding our challenges and weaknesses. Thank You for pouring out Your life on the cross, for rising again and reigning with the Father. Your throne is a place of grace for Your people, where we can receive Your mercy and help whenever we most need it. Amen.
Those who rebelled against God in the days of the wilderness wanderings were excluded from His rest in the Promised Land. However, for the people of God today there exists an even better rest than that – the one His Son spoke about. Since the promise of entering His rest still stands, let’s enter and enjoy it.
Lord, we will Be Courageous: Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant… We are God’s household, if we Keep Up our Courage & remain confident in our hope in Christ (Heb 3:5-6). That is why today when you hear the Spirit’s voice, Don’t Harden Your hearts (v7-8). Lord, it is a calling for all of us to see to it that none of us has a sinful, Unbelieving heart that turns from You the living God; but exhorting one another daily… It is said: Today if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion (v12-15).
Father God, thank You for making me a part of Your household. Holy Spirit, fill me and renew my confidence in Christ Jesus and in His finished work on the cross. Strengthen me to keep up courage, empower me to believe Your Word, to listen attentively to Your voice and to remain confident because my hope is in Christ. Amen.
Lord, You are constantly calling us towards the place of fruitfulness and fulfilment that You intend for us. Yet we find it easy to ignore You or push Your voice to back of our mind. Forgive us Lord our negligence and even our rebellious attitude. Grant us Soft Heart to Listen to You; and make us sensitive to everything that You have to say to us. Amen.
Lord, let me be encouraged in Your truth & show me the way that I can be instrument of encouragement. Let me be sensitive to others; and keep me from any discouraging action or word to others each day. Encourage Lord the hearts of my friends and loved ones; and keep discouraging people far far away from them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
God spoke in times past through the prophets, but He has reserved the declaration of His glory for His Son. By His suffering & death, Jesus He lifts mankind above the angels into the family of God. Because of His perfect humanity, Jesus is uniquely qualified to serve as High Priest for sinful mankind. Moses was a servant in God’s household, but Christ is the divine Son over God’s household. Joshua was Israel’s provider of peace in the land of Canaan, but Christ will bring His people into the eternal resting place of heaven.
Lord, we will Listen to Your Truth: In these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son… through whom also He made the world’s… and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins (and) sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high (Heb 1:2-3). We must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it… how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation (Heb 2:1-3) You have made him a little lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honour, and… You have put all things in subjection under his feet (Heb 2:7-8).
Lord Jesus, thank You for the book of Hebrews that shows You are superior over everyone & everything. Thank You for all that You have done for us, for Living in You Christ Jesus is having the best there is in life. Whilst we may face challenges, thanks we’ve direct access to You; and we can approach Your throne with confidence. In Jesus’ name.
Lord, speak to me through the pages of scripture each day and make them come alive in my heart. Help me Listen very carefully to Your Truth; and Challenge me when I am drifting away from You. Reveal Your thoughts on applying of Your Word to my circumstance. And breathe the saving power of Your Word deep into me. Amen.
Father God, since I have identified with Your Son Christ Jesus, I have truly become one with Him. I will not look to myself for success but fix my thoughts on Jesus, the High Priest of our confession. It is He who takes my words before the Father on my behalf, so that I have the assurance that they will accomplish its purpose. Amen.
Paul writes his 2nd letter to Timothy from prison with imminent death. Yet the focus of Paul is not his own needs but the needs of Timothy who is pastor of church at Ephesus. Paul, who has stood Faithfully for the Lord through his life, passes on that same challenge to Timothy. There is no need to fear when You serve the Lord of the universe and endure hardship for His sake.
Lord, we’ll Share Your Good News: A time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound teaching. They will follow their own desires & reject the truth… Don’t Be Afraid of suffering for the Lord (2Tim 4:3-5) I have Fought the good fight, I have Finished the race, and I have Remained FAITHFUL. And now the prize awaits me, which the Lord..the Righteous Judge will give me on… His return (v7-8). The Lord STOOD with me and gave me Strength so that I might preach the Good News for all to hear. And the Lord will Deliver me (v17-18).
Lord, we are living in the end times as we see more pestinences, earth quakes & climatic disasters as well as lawlessness around the world. Living for Jesus and sharing the good news can be challenging. Cause us Lord to remember Your commission; not slack in our responsibility and the grace to share Your love. In Jesus’ name.
Lord Jesus, Thank You for all that You have done for us all. In gratitude of Your sacrificial love and in obedience to Your command, we purpose to further Your kingdom. Help me influence others toward You & steer them to Your direction. Help me speak words of edification as well as utter prayers for others. Help me Remain Faithful running the race to receive Your crown. Amen.
Lord, Thank You for Your promise to bring us to Your heavenly Kingdom. You will bring us through difficulties in a way that allows us to triumph. We know You Lord are watching as You use us to impact the world. Stand by us, give us strength and grant us deliverances that boost our confidence to persevere and Share Your Good News. Amen.
The purpose of Apostle Paul’s letters to Timothy is to encourage as well as to give instructions to Timothy who is the young pastor of the church at Ephesus. And Paul’s letter to Titus in Crete is to promote sound teaching that emphasises holy living and encourages to live worthy of gospel.
On Monday, we learn from 2Tim 1 that God Keeps the Committed. On Tuesday, we learn from 2Tim 2 that God Remains Faithful to us. On Wed, we learn from 2Tim 3 that God Gives us Word of Life. On Thur, we learn from 2Tim 4 that God Stands By the Faithful. On Friday, we learn from Titus 2 that God Desires Holy Living. On Sat, we learn from Titus 3 that God Desires Good Works.
Let us humble ourselves and pray and seek His face. Help us O God be Christ’s disciples who Adore You: For You are worthy of our Thanks as God Keeps the Committed and Gives us the Word of Life. For You are worthy of our Praise as God Remains Faithful to us as well as Stands By the Faithful. For You Desire Holy Living from us and that we’ll do Good Works. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Titus lived on Crete, and worked among a people who had one of the worst reputations in the world. Paul had left Titus to oversee the church & now writes to encourage him in that difficult task.To promote sound teaching and offset false doctrines, Titus is told to appoint & train spiritual leaders as elders. Paul’s short letter is a summary of Christian doctrine that emphasises holy living and encourages all to live worthy of the gospel.
Lord, we’ll Do Good Works: Remind them to be subject to authorities… to be ready for every good work; to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men (Titus 3:1-2). This is a faithful saying… that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men (v8). Avoid foolish questions, contentions and striving about the law. Such things are unprofitable and useless… And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful (v9-14).
Lord, we purpose to be submissive to the governing authorities and be obedient to the laws of the land. Help us Lord to be prepared to do whatever is good and honourable. Remind us to be peace-loving people and to speak evil of no one. And help us to be who are kind and considerate as well as display humility towards everyone. Amen.
Lord, You saved me not because of any works of righteousness that I’ve done, but because You love me so much and grants me Your mercy. And having been justified by Your grace, I have been become an heir with the assurance of eternal life. In gratitude, I will give my all to Him and devote myself to doing that which is good and profitable. Amen.
Lord, I purpose to avoid foolish controversies, arguments and quarrels about the law; for such things are unprofitable & useless. And Lord, I purpose to live my life productively, working hard to do what is good and to meet needs so that You God have the avenue to bless through me. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
