Reading: Hebrews 13
My Verse: "Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood , the everlasting agreement strengthen and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while he Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to Whom be the glory forever and ever" (13:20,21).
What a beautiful benediction the author has placed on me, the reader of this passage.
First, he appeals to the "God of peace", the God "Who is the Author and Giver of peace", the God Who brought us our precious Lord Jesus, the God Who brought us the everlasting and final covenant of Jesus's sacrificial blood. Yes, this appeal is to the One and Only Almighty God.
The author asks that God "strengthen and make you what you ought to be!" How wonderful is that? This prayer comes down through the ages to each of us who believe in You, Lord God. I can take hold of it and make it mine.
The author asks that You, Lord God "equip you with everything good." You, Lord God can and do provide me all that I need to deal with my life day by day. I need only avail myself of Your provision. That is where I fall short. I sometimes forget who I am and Who You are! I flail about in my small puddle and forget to reach out to You!
I love the last part of this benediction. "[while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ". This means that You, Lord God are not finished with me and will never be as long as I am here on this earth. I can look forward to You growing me and transforming me into what You will have me to be. That is so encouraging because I do get frustrated with myself - with my many shortcomings!
Thank You, Lord God for this beautiful benediction that marches down through the ages to each of us, who believe in You as our Lord and Saviour. For You never change, what You say in Your word applies to each of us through the ages. "Jesus Christ is [always] the same, yesterday, today, and forever (to the ages)" (13:8).
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood , the everlasting agreement strengthen and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while he Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to Whom be the glory forever and ever" (13:20,21).
What a beautiful benediction the author has placed on me, the reader of this passage.
First, he appeals to the "God of peace", the God "Who is the Author and Giver of peace", the God Who brought us our precious Lord Jesus, the God Who brought us the everlasting and final covenant of Jesus's sacrificial blood. Yes, this appeal is to the One and Only Almighty God.
The author asks that God "strengthen and make you what you ought to be!" How wonderful is that? This prayer comes down through the ages to each of us who believe in You, Lord God. I can take hold of it and make it mine.
The author asks that You, Lord God "equip you with everything good." You, Lord God can and do provide me all that I need to deal with my life day by day. I need only avail myself of Your provision. That is where I fall short. I sometimes forget who I am and Who You are! I flail about in my small puddle and forget to reach out to You!
I love the last part of this benediction. "[while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ". This means that You, Lord God are not finished with me and will never be as long as I am here on this earth. I can look forward to You growing me and transforming me into what You will have me to be. That is so encouraging because I do get frustrated with myself - with my many shortcomings!
Thank You, Lord God for this beautiful benediction that marches down through the ages to each of us, who believe in You as our Lord and Saviour. For You never change, what You say in Your word applies to each of us through the ages. "Jesus Christ is [always] the same, yesterday, today, and forever (to the ages)" (13:8).
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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