Today was so exciting reading scripture after scripture concerning who we are in Christ, and God’s incredible grace toward us. We are washed, we are sanctified, we are justified in Christ! The attached picture has scriptures that will build you up in your inner man. Please take some time to review them this week, and draw strength and encouragement for your daily walk.
V.12-13 remind us that, because of the truth of verse 11, we must live lives of temperance and self-control. Everything that is physical and flesh and blood will be destroyed. It will be left behind. Because it will be left, we are to keep our focus on eternal matters, on what is in front of us, not what is behind us. Satan wants to rob us of joy and victory, by bringing up past failures. We need to put on the whole armor of God every day, and run with patience the race that is set before us, always looking forward to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:1-3
V. 14 is a reminder to us that the resurrection is the blessed hope! God’s promise is that because Jesus is resurrected, we too, shall be resurrected. It is the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, has promised us. Review the verses on the board for verse 14.