April 17th, Friday: Hebrews 3 - 4

Heb 3

Consider Him!

Hebrews focuses on Jesus Christ.

The writer wants us to see Him, consider Him and keep our eyes of faith fixed on Him.

Whenever you're tempted to look at your circumstances, or at yourself – look at Jesus by faith.

And rejoice in His faithfulness.

Obey Him!

The writer uses the failure of Israel as a warning against a hard heart.

How does a believer's heart become hard?

By refusing His words, despising His works and being ignorant of His ways.

Sin is deceitful – you think you're getting away with it!

But all the while, it is hardening your heart and robbing you of blessing.

Believe Him!

The fact the the Jews were delivered from Egypt was no guarantee that they will claim their inheritance.

Because of their unbelief, they fail to enter the land.

An evil heart of unbelief will rob you of what God has planned for you in your Christian life.

So pay attention to God's Word as Paul wrote, 'Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.'

Heb 4

His rest.

3 different rests are in view.

God's Sabbath rest after creation, Israel's victory rest of Canaan, and the believer's rest of faith today.

Israel was delivered from Egypt but a whole generation failed to enter Canaan and claim their promised inheritance.

Why?

Because of their unbelief.

Let us fear.

His sight.

God sees the heart and uses His sword to help us see our true spiritual condition.

Spend time daily reading the Word and meditating on it.

Always applying its truths to your hearts.

One day you would give account to God on what you've done with His words.

So be faithful

His throne.

You see – you cannot claim your inheritance in your own power or wisdom.

But you have a great High Priest who can give you the grace and mercy you need just when you need them.

He lives to intercede for you and to help you do His will.