Wednesday 18 Dec 2019

December 18: Hebrews 10:23-25

Key Verse: Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds

Devotion:
How wonderful it is to know we have a Saviour who has done exactly what He said He would do – to come to earth to be our ultimate sacrifice so our sins would be forgiven and to provide a way of getting eternal life through Him. We have that open way to heaven. The gift He has given us is waiting there for the picking. If He had not come to earth as a human, we would still be caught up in trying to find the best animal sacrifices without marks or blemishes which we could to offer up for our sins, hoping they would pacify God for a little longer.

It is one thing to believe there is a God, but another to believe in Him! We need to be bold in our belief. We need to uphold our faith in Him. We need to show others we do believe in what we say by following God’s Laws. When we see others around us who are struggling, then we need to show them compassion just as Christ would have shown them. When we see the faith of those around us faltering, we need to help them to build up their faith again. How do we do that? We need to be there with and for them!

Just like Jesus Christ came to earth to be with us, we must take a bold step forward to be there for those around us. It is the physical presence which will most often sway the argument. Being there will allow you to explain things as they are needed. When we get called on to help others, it is best if we are with them so we can help them directly. Jesus came to be our direct helpline, to help us understand our Heavenly Father's love for us. As we move ever closer to Christ's second coming, we need to make sure those around us do not falter as the world gets ever more caught up in the increasing temptations surrounding all of us daily. Being there to help someone will help them to see God's love at this time of year!

Points to Ponder:
Do you like to be with your friends when they need help?

Have you noticed how God is always there when you need Him?