God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another. Hebrews 8:7 NIV The child knew he should not do it. He had repeatedly heard the rule all his life. But to his parent´s surprise and disappointment, he stepped over the line. He disobeyed.... Continue Reading →
and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. Hebrews 8:2 NIV The children were preparing for their Christmas program. It was late evening and most of the big hall of the church was in darkness. The music teacher was working with a group of students... Continue Reading →
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25 NIV Walking alone through the African Bushveld, a young man saw the tracks of an elephant on the ground. He was surprised and decided to follow them to see how... Continue Reading →
(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. Hebrews 7:19 NIV The sea rose and fell on the rocks where the man sat. His Bible lay open in his lap. He had considered himself a Christian his whole life. But now he was... Continue Reading →
It may be hard for us to get our heads around, but there is nothing at all in this whole wide world that is more important than our coming fully unto God. Anything, and eventually everything, that we think we have in this life will one day be gone. And on that day, the things... Continue Reading →
He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar. Hebrews 7:13 NIV There was no way to tell just how old the man was. He was small and now slightly stooped in posture. But there was a spring in... Continue Reading →
In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8 NIV Sitting in church one day the offering plate came around. His heart was not completely behind his giving that day. The teenager wanted to give to... Continue Reading →
And without doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater. Hebrews 7:7 NIV They hoisted their kayaks onto their shoulders and headed down the steep path down the canyon to the mighty Zambezi River. One of the young men was especially nervous. The boys he was with had once asked him to teach... Continue Reading →
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, Hebrews 6:19 It was an extremely dark night. They were in a tent for three. Dad woke to a noise outside. They were high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains miles from any... Continue Reading →
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10 NIV She was a busy mother. There were always piles of laundry and housework to do. She also formed an intricate part in the... Continue Reading →
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