Hebrews 2:1-4
We are told to not neglect the message of our salvation. What does this mean? I think back of what the Bible has told me regarding the Jews of the time. Paul was working to convince the Jews that Christ is the only way to their salvation. He reminds them that if He is above the angels and they are proclaiming that He is the savior, how can we look away? We must take care to listen carefully to what we are told. Paul warns us that if we do not listen careful, we may “drift away” from it. To me, I think of floating away from the Lord (as I am apt to do, sadly) and how I feel. I feel alone, separated, desolate. Oh yeah, I also feel like I am getting my way on many things since I am doing everything for myself and nothing for others. Christ lived a life demonstrating how we should live for others. For some reason, I can read about, learn about and hear about Christ’s life and know that I should follow His example, yet I do the exact opposite. I know it is the sin nature in my life, but I have to remember that Christ is the only way to true salvation. With this being true, I have to carefully live my life in accordance to the will of God. How do you discern that? Listen to Him!
I have gone on rambling but I think it important to realize that as I sit here and close my eyes to think about the passage, I am doing nothing more than typing my thoughts. I want this to be a communication between the Lord and I. I want my hands to capture our conversation as it relates to this passage.
What is it that is key for me to apply to my life from this Scripture? I have to live my life in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. He has, in the past, shown great signs to the world. While I am not personally witnessing the parting of the Red Sea, I am experiencing my own personal miracles. However, I continue to neglect these general revelations put in front of me by Him. He makes it clear to me, I am just too blind to see. If, however, I can life my live with Christ as the center, many of my problems will be managed. My foul language. I have noticed lately way too much cursing — even at home. My evil tongue speaks lies and deceit because I am not fully connected to the Lord. As I get back into the swing of quiet times and listening to the message (again, coming from verse 1), I will find myself being able to manage and control my sins. An intimate relationship with the Lord is the key to everything. It’s just a matter of putting all of the other “priorities” aside for a bit to make Him your true priority.