"But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are His house if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast" (Hebrews 3:6)
God has a house and has put His Son Jesus in charge of it. Or, should I say, of us - those who have faith in Him and have become His followers. We need to hold on to our courage and hope. It's reassuring to know that Christ is faithful.
Christ being faithful is like an anchor for our souls upon which to hold fast. This is why we can have hope in this house. It is why we can also take courage along the days and years of our lives. He will hold us unshakeably fast even through our turbulent times.
"We are His house" means each believer. Another name for God's House is 'Kingdom of God'. We enter this house by accepting Jesus who is the door of this house (see John 10:7). Once we have entered we begin our relationship with Him; we are His children.
As a child of His, He is in charge of us. We need to obey. Reading God's Word will show us what and how to obey. This is Him talking to us. We can then talk to Him through prayer. As we read, obey and pray we can grow, grow, grow in our faith, trust, courage and hope.
These all add up, strengthening our relationship with Him. When each brother and sister-in-Christ does the same, we also strengthen our bonds with each other and the church.
This house is the family of God. As His sons and daughters we are free to invite others 'home' - to come to Jesus. Let us become faithful like Christ and let Him be in charge of our lives.
Faithful Lord Jesus, thank You for inviting me into Your home You are in charge of. I want to trust and obey You and grow and strengthen my relationship withYou. Help me to have the courage to invite others to come into Your house too.
In Your name I ask.
Amen.
~ERC December 2023~
Based on Hebrews 3:1-6, especially vs 6.
Sing, Come and Go With Me to My Father's House, along with Our Daily Bread for Kids.
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