Thursday, January 11, 2007

Hebrews Ten

"Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."
-----Hebrews 10:19-24

A beautiful truth followed by a challenging command.

The truth-
We can draw near to God because of the blood of Jesus.
He cleanses our hearts from guilt and we experience a relationship like no other.

The command-
We are to find new ways to encourage each other toward love and doing good things to help fellow man.

Love is the key to influence. When given without an agenda it has a great attraction.

"Father, help me see people with the love You have for them."

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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