Tuesday 10 Jan 2023

January 10: Hebrews 2:5-12

Key Verse: Hebrews 2:9
But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honour because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Devotion:
When I read these verses I am reminded of the marked differences between people from around the world. We often try to call people as being from the East or West, and we have seen how the Magi came from the East – but differences come in all shapes and sizes and not just cultural differences!

Just yesterday I was in a church attending a funeral where the majority of the people were Baptists with a few Church of England people, and I supposes a few others. The differences between the way they greeted each other were surprising even though the majority (if not all) were Christians. The way they spoke was different again being from different places in the UK. But we were all there to remember the life of a friend.

When Jesus came to be amongst us He was born as a Human baby, introduced as the Messiah and King of Kings. Brought up in Nazareth as part of a loving family and then a minister and teacher to many who would listen. The church leaders rejected Him because they felt insecure in the world they had built up around themselves. The country lowered Him to be amongst murderers and thieves. But God raised Him up into glory to sit by His side once again!

This is our Saviour in whom we believe. Our shepherd who willingly leads us. Our rock who gives us refuge and strength. This is Jesus Christ and we can make of Him what we choose – but He is still recognised as the King of Kings by our Father in Heaven!

It is by His grace we can be lifted up to join Him in Heaven!

Points to Ponder:
Do you lift Jesus up to His rightful position?

Are you looking forward to joining Him in Heaven?