Hebrews 1:5-14: They will perish but you will remain . . .
Sunday, December 1, 2019
These are welcome words; they bring us union when we feel disconnected from all that surrounds us.
This is a heartening verse; it tells of our salvation when we feel that all is lost or useless.
This is an important message; it assures us of our own divinity when the world tells us that we are mere humans.
The message of this letter is the Good News that we are free from the petty chains we believe bind us, and that we are divine. When we read this letter we realize that we have much to be grateful for . . . if only we might open our eyes to see and our ears to hear.
Rather than seeing Christ as a distant perfection we cannot attain, let us instead see ourselves as God does . . . as sisters and brothers of Christ, God’s adopted children.
Rather than bowing to slander, innuendo or social pressure, let us instead revere The Law of Love . . . as sisters and brothers of Christ, Jesus’ adopted siblings.
Rather than spend our energy wishing to be angels and gods, let us instead focus on refining our relationship with God . . . as sisters and brothers of Jesus, one in the Spirit.
The opening portion of this letter holds reminders we read today but will want to hold forever . . .
To which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my son; this day I have begotten you”?
The angels are made wind and ministers a fiery flame . . .
They will perish, but you will remain . . .
God loves justice and scorns wickedness . . .
The wicked will perish, but you will remain . . .
God anoints Christ with the oil of gladness . . .
They will perish, but you will remain . . .
The earth and the heavens are works of God’s hands . . .
They will perish, but you will remain . . .
To which of the angels has God said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool”?
They will perish, but you will remain . . .
There are seasons in our lives when we doubt and stumble. There are times when our grief overwhelms us and overshadows all happiness. There are people and events that challenge us beyond our strength. There are obstacle courses that call us to the last ounce of our stamina. Yet, the trials and sorrow will perish . . . and we will remain for we are Children of God. The roadblocks and turmoil will come to nothing . . . and we will remain for we are the Beloved of God. The storms and turmoil of our days will evaporate . . . and we will remain . . . for we are called to inherit salvation.
We have much to be grateful for . . . if only we might open our eyes to see and our ears to hear.
A re-post from November 10, 2012.
For more about this letter, read the Hebrews – Motivation page on this blog.
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