Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11 NIV He was nervous the day of the gymnastic team tryouts. His effort to complete a back handspring unassisted left much to be desired. He knew he had to impress... Continue Reading →
Today If You Hear
Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." Hebrews 4:7 NIV The young man lay in a small caravan parked in a friend´s yard in Australia. He had... Continue Reading →
Now Begins Pursuit
God is waiting in expectation for us to come to Him and learn of His wonders! What on earth is holding us back?
Of No Value
For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith. Hebrews 4:2 NIV The tension mounted as the pilots neared the island. They were low on fuel and this... Continue Reading →
Fall Short
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Hebrews 4:1 NIV Two men set out on one of the most extreme races. It was a rowing race across the Atlantic. They were fit and trained for... Continue Reading →
While Reading God´s Word
It is more than important. It is essential. Every time we read the Scriptures, we need to place ourselves in the presence of the Lord. His words need to speak directly to us or they will never be the Living Word. Shall we pray that God´s words come alive and that we are expecting His... Continue Reading →
Unbelief
So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief. Hebrews 3:19 NIV Near the eastern border of California, there is a valley in the desert. It drops down between mountain ranges to almost 300ft. below sea level. It is one of the hottest places on earth. One day in... Continue Reading →
Hold to Share
We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Hebrews 3:14 NIV They were close friends growing up. The two boys were in the same class and they lived in the same neighborhood. Their families went to church together, and they used to... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
Have we had a look lately at how our growth in Spirit is coming along? Could we stand to humble ourselves again and look up at our Lord with the trusting eyes of a child once more? We are told that the Kindom is made of such as these. Shall we pray that we can... Continue Reading →
Hardened Hearts
do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert, Hebrews 3:8 NIV They camped right by the Mexican border among sand dunes that spread for miles. Every morning and evening, they set out on their ATVs to explore the desert. Border Control officers often... Continue Reading →
