31 Jan

Hebrews 13:18 NASB

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.

the writer request for prayer to ensure he conducts himself honourably in every situation. as leaders, it is highly important to have people praying for you to keep loving God and in holiness. all the more we must pray over our leaders constantly too.

30 Jan

Hebrews 13:15-16 NASB

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased

God is pleased with our sacrifice of praise when in conjuction we continue to share gospel and doing good. 

so on one end our lips praise Him on the other we are consistent to give praise to Him. may I not stop praising Him and forgetting doing good and sharing His turth.

29 Jan

Hebrews 13:8 NASB

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Jesus Christ and his character is constant forever and as we base our trust in Him who does not change like the seasons we have an unshakable basis of our faith. even when I face problems and obstacles I must not forget of His perfect character and promises towards me which is good.

28 Jan

Hebrews 12:27 NASB

This expression, "Yet once more," denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.

when the Lord shakes the earth only that which is unshakable remains. the kingdom of God is unshakable and may I truly receive it so that I may not be found wanting when that day comes. that His rule and reign is truly in my life so that I will not have dependence on anything less than Him.

27 Jan

Hebrews 12:10-11 NASB

For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.

God's goal of discipline is to form in us Christ likeness. His discipline is to bring about an enduring fruit which is borne out of temporary suffering. we must learn to accept His discipline in order to receive the fruit.

26 Jan

Hebrews 11:39-40 NASB

And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect.

some by faith overcame and received the victory on earth while others by faith saw the victory that has been won on the cross and will receive even a better reward in heaven. by faith we believe that God is a god of victory, He has won the day and we can trust in the completedness and finality of the victory on the cross. giving us the power to conquere sin and overcome death. let our hope be firm on the victory that is in the Lord and live out a life of conquering faith.

25 Jan

Hebrews 11:24-26 NASB

By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward.

by faith alot of the people of credited in Hebrews 11 for their faith chose a path of inconvenience impracticality or suffering yet holding firmly upon the promises of God. faith is following God where He leads us which is choosing what He knows is best over what the world says is best. God's ways are higher than ours so we must learn to be renwed in our mind and in faith decide on embracing His promise for our lives despite it being difficult choices to make.

24 Jan

Hebrews 11:13, 16 NASB

All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth... But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them.

the faith of Abraham Sarah Isaac and Jacob caused them not to live in a worldly perspective as they truly believe in the kingdom of God that is in heaven. only when we truly have faith in God will we then start to live our lives differently where we do not hold dearly to the things in this world but onto the plans and promises God has for us. I do not fully live in such a manner and have to renew my mind and beliefs against the everlasting Word of God.

23 Jan

Hebrews 11:6 NASB

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

faith is absolutely necessary for us to come to God and there is no other way except by grace received through faith. faith that trust in His character His word and His promises. faith is the pipeline in which His grace and blessings flow. when we read God's word we have to trust in who God is and what He says He will do to unlock the supernatural life. and to trust Him His word must take precedence over our thoughts and feelings.

22 Jan

Hebrews 10:35-36 NASB

Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

we have to continue to keep the faith to receive our reward which is obtained through endurance. so faith in something/somebody trustworthy and faithful is the key to having endurance to face difficulties. I need to have faith that God will deliver me through difficult times when I face them and trust in His promises.

21 Jan

Hebrews 10:22-23 NASB

let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

we can draw towards God with complete faith in His promise and not be double minded as it is dependent on the faithful and perfect character of God and not on our faithfulness. let us set this deep in our conviction that the Lord's promises are trustworthy and not waver upon that even when we face obstacles trials or difficulties. and be set free from doubting God when things do not go well.

do not doubt in darkness what God has shown you in the light

20 Jan

Hebrews 10:12-13 NASB

but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God , waiting from that time onward until His enemies be made a footstool for His feet.

the one time Christ died for us is sufficient and more than enough and right now He is waiting for all authority on earth to come under His authority. we know that Christ is more than enough for us and that all power and authority belongs to Him ultimately so we can trust Him fully in His sovereignty.

19 Jan

Hebrews 10:4, 10 NASB

For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins... By this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

the blood shed of animals can only temporarily appease the Lord but not remove our sins. but only the blood of Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse us totally from all sins. Jesus is the only way and His blood is the only method we can be set free from the bondange of sin. we must apply it daily in every situation of our lives and draw on His redemptive power. especially in the areas of our weaknesses we must draw upon His blood to overcome the temptation to sin.

18 Jan

Hebrews 9:28 NASB

so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him.

Christ will come back again and as we await His coming, we look forward to our salvation, to be called back into His arms. we have the hope of salvation in Christ Jesus so let us await that day with eager expectation and live our lives now reflecting who He is as no one knows when He is to return.

17 Jan

Hebrews 9:14 NASB

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

only the blood of Jesus has the power and authority to cleanse us permanently and totally of the guilt, shame and consequence of our sins. no other sacrifice will do, nothing but the blood of God's precious son. let us apply the blood of Jesus daily in our lives in every situation to be truly set free from sin and our lives cleansed so to be used for the good work He has prepared for us.

16 Jan

Hebrews 9:8-10 NASB

The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the outer tabernacle is still standing, which is a symbol for the present time. Accordingly both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make the worshiper perfect in conscience, since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation.

the tabernacle made of human hands was only a shadow of what was to come. they do not make the believer set free of the guilt and sin. this was before Jesus came and so let us not fall into the trap of following mere traditions, rules and customs but never entering the greater and perfect tabernacle through Christ Jesus.

15 Jan

Hebrews 8:9 NASB

Not like the covenant which I made with their fathers  On the day when I took them by the hand  To lead them out of the land of Egypt ; For they did not continue in My covenant, And I did not care for them, says the Lord.

there is a new and faultless covenant in Jesus unlike the old covenant during the time of moses. so let us not remain in the old covenant of being bounded by the law and legalism but know the ultimate promise God has made through His son and be set free by the truth of His word. with His law written on our minds and hearts.

14 Jan

Hebrews 7:24-25 NASB

but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

He is unchanging as He will be the high priest until the end of days. so we can be sure that is able to save us through dying once for all the sins of the world. Jesus our high priest is everlasting and worthy of all honour and praise and worship. our God is a great and good God in whom we must place our full trust. Lord renew this truth in me each and every day as I awake that I may always have your praise on my lips.

13 Jan

Hebrews 7:15-16 NASB

And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek, who has become such not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.

Jesus our high priest did not function according to the old law which did not make anyone perfect but superceed it as he came into this world. He introduced His law which is perfection and was guilty of no sin. in Him the power of a perfect life free from the destruction of sin can be found. let us draw to Jesus our High priest and upon the power to live an indestructible life and not live by the old standards but above them. let us not settle for anything less than the full measure of who Christ is.

12 Jan

Hebrews 7:7 NASB

But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.

blessings flow from the greater to the lesser. God is the greatest and He wants to pour out blessings upon blessings to us His creations.  are we coming to seek the greatest for blessings or seeking something lesser. let us draw back to our God who is the greatest for every need in our lives.

11 Jan

Hebrews 6:17-18 NASB

In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath, so that by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.

we have an unshakable hope in that the God of the universe who is trustworthy has sworn to abraham and his descendents that He will bless us. God's promises to us will never ever fail as He is good and will fulfill His word therefore our hope in Him is secure and we will not be put to shame. and so we can come boldly and freely to His throne as sons and daughters through faith to seek our heavenly Father for His perfect and pleasing will for us.

10 Jan

Hebrews 6:7-8 NASB

For ground that drinks the rain which often falls on it and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sake it is also tilled, receives a blessing from God; but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is worthless and close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned.

as our lives receive salvation and spiritual nourishment and result in fruitfulness, God blesses our life. however, if it does not bear fruit, we are are condemned and are not blessed, destined to face a fire. there must be spiritual fruits that are borne from receiving the living word. if it has no effect, we must face the consequence of missing out on the purposes and plans God has for our life. Lord make my heart a fruitful ground that fulfils the destiny and not remain in spiritual immaturity in my thoughts, words and actions.

9 Jan

Hebrews 5:8, 13-14 NASB

Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered... For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.

when we practice and obey the Word that is when we mature in Christ. even Christ learn obedience through His suffering. so obedience is not easy but through that we grow in our walk and intimacy with Christ. let us choose to obey His Word and apply them to our lives though it may cost us and so that we may see that we will no longer be babies in our faith but strong man.

8 Jan

Hebrews 4:15-16 NASB

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Jesus our priest was fully man as He was fully God and faced temptations yet through grace prevailed over sin. and so fully understanding our struggles and having overcome by the power of the spirit, we know that He can and will extend His hand to help us when we need Him. in Jesus demonstrated it was demonstrated that His power is more than sufficient for us and we must depend on His grace in order to live out a life of holiness that pleases Him.

7 Jan

Hebrews 4:2, 11 NASB

For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard... Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience.

the word did not profit them as it was not received together with faith and they did not receive the rest promised due to disobedience. so receiving the word in faith must be paired with obedience for us to enter into the victory that Jesus has already won on the cross. true faith comes with total obedience if not its disobedience. so I must not doubt God's word and follow all His commands and the words He spoke. I must not let sin and laziness seep onto my life and accept it but know that I am called to be holy!

6 Jan

Hebrews 3:12-14 NASB

Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our assurance firm until the end,

we are to take care of our brothers and sisters in Christ through constant encouragement so that all of our hearts will not be hardened and turn away from the Lord. encouragement in the body of Christ plays a crucial role in us holding on to our assurance. let us this day find ways to encourage one another in the faith so that our faith is built up and not lost.

5 Jan

Hebrews 3:3 NASB

For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house.

the creator is worthy of more glory and honour than the created. we His created are here to bring all glory and honour to Him. may I not boast of anything in myself but give due praise to my Lord Jesus in all I do!

4 Jan

Hebrews 2:18 NASB

For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.

our high priest Jesus is able to help us in our temptations as He has experienced temptation and overcome it without sinning. so we can be sure and have hope that the same power to overcome is in us as we draw near and seek the Lord. so when I am tempted to sin let me look towards Christ and focus on Him to draw strength from Him.

3Jan

Hebrews 2:1, 3 NASB

For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it...  how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?...

we must be alert and be clear on the Word of God and the gospel of salvation we have heard to remain true to what it says so that we will not neglect it. it must be a conscious effort on our part to pay special attention to it and not be lazy and just receive it flippantly.

2Jan

Hebrews 9:27-28 NASB

And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him.

Christ died once for all the sins of the world and paid the ultimate price so we can be confident in His finishing work on the cross and not live a life trapped in the power of sin. and so we must live out in eager expectation and desire to present Him our lives surrendered when He returns to deliver us into His kingdom. so lets look towards Christ and His coming and live in the light of that, a holy and acceptable life already redeemed by His blood.

1Jan

1 Corinthians 15:10 NASB

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

by His grace He made us all distinctly who we are today with all our strengths, weaknesses, experiences & influence where we are in a position to bring him glory. we can make use of who we are today and by His continued grace to continue to live out a surrendered life to glorify Him. this starts from having a real and intimate relationship with Him to know Him in order to experience this grace.