"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God." (Hebrews 10:26, 27-NIV)
Okay, I know most people would just as soon bypass our text, but it is in Hebrews, and we are going through this most Blessed Book. Anyway, only those who desire to build "ministries" ignore such passages.
The main reason modern day Christendom ignores such passages is they don't fill seats. Last evening I watched a popular preacher for about 5 minutes. The place was pact with thousands upon thousands of smiling, seemingly very happy people, and why not? The message was, well, very comforting to any life which wanted affirmation. This philosophy dominates much of the church today, because that is what people are looking for, affirmation of who they are, what they are about, their dreams, "ministry," self esteem, etc. Christ following them has replaced them following Jesus Christ. The Lord once spoke to my heart, "Son, when you preach topically, you set the agenda. When you preach through the Bible, I set the agenda."
After reading today's text, some might be tempted to go to their pastors and saying, "Pastor, you know what? That terrible Woody just left me all condemned today. What do you say about Hebrews 10:26, 27?" Well, I have decided to just allow the text to speak to your heart. So, without comment today, I simply include our text in the devotionals, because it is included in the Book of Hebrews. Ask the Holy Spirit to, "teach you all things." He will. May you and I just have, "ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches."
Father, in Jesus' help me to know Your Word as Your Word knows me. Amen.
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Okay, I know most people would just as soon bypass our text, but it is in Hebrews, and we are going through this most Blessed Book. Anyway, only those who desire to build "ministries" ignore such passages.
The main reason modern day Christendom ignores such passages is they don't fill seats. Last evening I watched a popular preacher for about 5 minutes. The place was pact with thousands upon thousands of smiling, seemingly very happy people, and why not? The message was, well, very comforting to any life which wanted affirmation. This philosophy dominates much of the church today, because that is what people are looking for, affirmation of who they are, what they are about, their dreams, "ministry," self esteem, etc. Christ following them has replaced them following Jesus Christ. The Lord once spoke to my heart, "Son, when you preach topically, you set the agenda. When you preach through the Bible, I set the agenda."
After reading today's text, some might be tempted to go to their pastors and saying, "Pastor, you know what? That terrible Woody just left me all condemned today. What do you say about Hebrews 10:26, 27?" Well, I have decided to just allow the text to speak to your heart. So, without comment today, I simply include our text in the devotionals, because it is included in the Book of Hebrews. Ask the Holy Spirit to, "teach you all things." He will. May you and I just have, "ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches."
Father, in Jesus' help me to know Your Word as Your Word knows me. Amen.
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It's Official: Libya Embraces Sharia Law-- www.apf327.blogspot.com
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
