Tuesday, March 31, 2015

God is concerned with the whole of life

Hebrews 13:1-25
God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence,"The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
Through Jesus, therefore, let us us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that confess his name.
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
God is concerned with the whole of life - the use of the home; response to the nee of others; marriage; use of money.
Love shows itself in practical living.
Follow the good example of those who have gone before - for Christ does not change. Live, not by the rule-book, but by drawing on the inner strength which God provides.
Not the old order but the new. Not the old sacrifices, but Jesus.
Not permanent home on earth, but a city yet to come.
Do good and help one another. Follow your leaders,
The writer closes with a deeply moving prayer an blessing.
Why?
For Jesus has died for us let offer to God a sacrifice of praise.
How wonderful and great that God never forsake us, so I am not afraid, what man can do to me? Obey the commandment of the Lord, blessing from the Lord will be with us.
God is concerned with the whole of life, so let us do the best to honor his name.
How?
Praise God and confess his Holy name for ever.


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