Hebrews 10
Living by Faith or in Fear!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Friday, January 22.
There are two promises found side by side in Hebrews 10. Please understand that God put them side by side on purpose. Each of us has a choice to make.
The first is for a wise person who builds his or her life on the rock. Listen to Hebrews 10:19-25,
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 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; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
Contrast that with the person who builds his or her life on the sand. Listen to Hebrews 10:26-31,
For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Both of these are the promises of God and accordingly, you are either living by faith or in fear.
Seize the moment and respond to the promises of God today. Build your house on the rock of Jesus Christ and find rest for your soul.