Selwyn now turns to the last of his unchanging truths: remember, no matter what the future may bring, you are part of an unshakeable kingdom.
I liked this part of his conclusion: ” … For those who have eyes to see, that crushing is taking place all around. Nations refusing to build on Christ’s righteousness stumble over it, to their destruction.”
Today’s prayer, I think, contains a lot to meditate on: “Lord Jesus Christ, You are both tender and terrible, meek yet masterful. The builders of civilisation have rejected You, but You have become the cornerstone. My faith is in You. All glory and honour be to Your peerless and precious name. Amen.”
All up, I think today’s study was very good, including the verses set for reading and meditation (Hebrews 12:14-29, NLT) – I’ve included the first few verses and the last section: “Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Make sure that no one is immoral or godless …
Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven!
When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: “Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.” This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakeable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.”
Jesus is coming soon to judge everyone, including you and me; while we wait for Him, we need to be active - to work at living a holy life, to look after each other; and, to carefully listen for God’s voice - as we seek His guidance – in all that we do.
Unshakeable!
Selwyn now turns to the last of his unchanging truths: remember, no matter what the future may bring, you are part of an unshakeable kingdom.
I liked this part of his conclusion: ” … For those who have eyes to see, that crushing is taking place all around. Nations refusing to build on Christ’s righteousness stumble over it, to their destruction.”
Today’s prayer, I think, contains a lot to meditate on: “Lord Jesus Christ, You are both tender and terrible, meek yet masterful. The builders of civilisation have rejected You, but You have become the cornerstone. My faith is in You. All glory and honour be to Your peerless and precious name. Amen.”
All up, I think today’s study was very good, including the verses set for reading and meditation (Hebrews 12:14-29, NLT) – I’ve included the first few verses and the last section: “Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. Make sure that no one is immoral or godless …
Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven!
When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: “Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.” This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakeable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.”
Jesus is coming soon to judge everyone, including you and me; while we wait for Him, we need to be active - to work at living a holy life, to look after each other; and, to carefully listen for God’s voice - as we seek His guidance – in all that we do.