Monday 4 Oct 2021

October 4: Hebrews 1:1-4
 
Key Verse: Hebrews 1:2
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.
 
Devotion:
When Jesus wanted the Jews to understand more about Him, He sent the disciples to go and teach them the truth – not as missionaries, but as eye witnesses to what He did and what He promised to do in their future. Jesus did this for all of us and continues to be the Saviour we all need.
 
When God sent the prophets to teach the Jews, they accepted the word, but continued to fall short and get things wrong; they even turned their backs on the prophets and on God at times! This continues to be the case for all of us nowadays too – we hear the word, we listen and we try to obey, but we continue to get things wrong at times and we even walk away from God because we don't like what He is trying to teach us!
 
Jesus was not just an angel (I say 'just' with a pinch of salt because angels are very powerful beings) but was and is the Son of God – and so is equal to God in every respect. If we are willing to believe this truth and hold it dear to our hearts, He is just and faithful to make sure we are saved through all He has done for us on the cross.
 
Jesus is now in Heaven with God the Father – not ignoring us because He is 'up there' but listening out for us and even answering prayers we ask for in His name. He left behind the Holy Spirit who continues to try and guide us daily and seeks to continue teaching what Jesus was teaching. This comes straight from God! Be it God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, or any of His faithful servants who continue to pass on the word to us...
 
Points to Ponder:
Do you listen to God's servants?
 
Will you try to obey someone who passes on God's Word to you?