Daily Wisdom

 Heb 4:1 “Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.”

Hebrews Ch. 4 is a promise of rest offered in Jesus Christ. Yet, there’s still a danger of losing it.  Hebrew Christians who received this letter were on the verge of turning back from their promised rest in Christ, just as the people in Moses' day had turned back from the Promised Land.  In both cases, as well as today, the difficulties of the present moment can appear to overshadow the reality of God's promise, and cause doubt that God would fulfill His promises. But with such a case the effects of doubt often give birth to an opposite action, man’s trust in his own efforts rather than the Lord’s omnipotent power. When we turn from and step out of the promises God has for us, then we too are turning back to our inadequate self, which in times past often produced the very results that put us in need of seeking God’s promise.

The only time we should turn back is to reflect on the inadequacies of self-will verses God’s will in our life… HSAY

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 Heb 3:6 “But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.”

Whose house we are: each of us personally, as we are the temples of the Holy Ghost, and Christ dwells in us by faith. As believers if we maintain a bold and open profession of the truths of the gospel, we can remain courageous and hopeful to the end. While we are not saved by being steadfast and firm in our faith, our courage and hope do reveal that our faith is real. Without this enduring faithfulness, we could easily be blown away by the winds of temptation, false teaching, or persecution (vs 14). It’s not what we hold, but who holds us that we should hold to.

Remember whose you are and who you are, child of the living King and co-heirs w/Christ… HSAY

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 Heb 2:6 “… What is man, that thou art mindful of him? …”

Though not mentioned by the writer, David penned this scripture in (Psa 8:4). The writer in Hebrews was speaking to the Jews who were conversant with the scriptures and knowing of David’s statement. David knew that in order to respect God's majesty; we must compare ourselves to his greatness. When we look at creation, we often feel small by comparison. This is a healthy way to get back to reality, but God does not want us to dwell on our smallness. But understand His great love for us, and as much His great purpose in us; to bring forth the glory of His love for others to experience.

Humility is a reflection for others to see the greatness of God’s love, not our self-depreciation… HSAY

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Heb 2:1 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.”

I’m afraid we’ve all allowed a good thing to slip through our hands before. This is our waning, to take heed to the truth of God’s Word that has come into our lives. The Hebrew Christians were in danger of falling away from such truth. They heard it, but their assent to Christs leadership was insufficient. The good opportunities that have passed by us wasn’t from a lack of hearing or knowledge, but from acting on it. We are exhorted to be diligent, earnest to the Word of God in and for our life. Every day is a good opportunity in God’s Word.

We’ve all faced great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations, heed to the Word of God and you’ll find them… HSAY

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 Heb 1:13 “But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?”

Jesus has his enemies (scriptures make clear), enemies even among men - enemies to his sovereignty, to his cause, to his people; such as will not have Him to reign over them. Let us not think it strange then if we have our enemies. Christ never did anything to make men his enemies; he has done a great deal to make them all his friends and his Father's friends, and yet he has his enemies. Yet eventually there will be no enemies, all will be subjective to His throne either by humility and acceptance (life) or by humility and judgement (destruction). Don’t fret over your foes, stay faithful in the One who will grant you co-heir to His throne, and when all enemies become a footstool, yours will be included.

To ensure your enemies stay at bay, remain anchored in Christ… HSAY

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 Est 7:10  "So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai…”.

What hung Haman was his pride (Est 5:11 “And Haman told the of the glory of his riches, … and all the things wherein the king had promoted him.”). Pride can gain a lot of momentum, generate a lot of influence, and build a reputation. But like the gallows Haman hung, one’s pride often ends abruptly. Isaiah 66:2 tells us that the Lord looks upon this man, he that is poor and of a contrite spirit and trembles at His Word. When we submit (humility) and show fear (reverence) to the Word of God, then we don’t have to worry about the end of things; the Lord’s promises will deliver us through.

Start with pride and humility comes calling; start with humility and the Lord keeps you from falling… HSAY

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 Esther 6:2 “And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. And the king said, what honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this?”

When we do what is right, be assured the Lord will do what’s right by us and for us. When life comes together for good it’s not a coincidence, but providence of the Lord’s faithfulness. While Haman made plans to seek the king’s approval to execute Mordecai (Est 5:14), the Lord was preparing the king’s heart to be just in showing favor towards Mordecai and his deliverance. The Lord is working quietly, patiently, and faithfully in our lives as well. Our need is not to worry about the timing of such events, but to be faithful in the Lord to what is write (2 Kgs 5). It's never wrong to do the right thing, but he who knows the right thing and fails to do it, to him it is sin (Jms 4:17).

Faith is not believing God will do what you want; it’s believing He’ll do what is promised… HSAY

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 Esther 4:14 “…and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

No matter how grievous a task or the abundance of burden in any matter we face, if the Lord allows us to face it, He will give us the strength and spiritual substance to sustain it. Esther and Mordecai believed in God's care, and because they acted at the right time, God used them to save His people. Such challenges require the believer to maintain a proper eternal perspective. Allowing them to see the Lord’s will and purpose for His glory, and our good; or He wouldn’t ordain us to be in that position. Seldom can the believer train for such occurrences. But it doesn’t require our strength just our faith, if the Lord wills it, then we walk in faith through it. Trust the Lord’s goodness, find His purpose (perspective) and find strength in His divine providence.

The issue is not so much what we have to face, but who we face it with. Find the Lord’s presence, and you’ll begin to find His providence, and then your peace… HSAY

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 Est 2:20 “Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.”

The Lord allows individuals to come into our lives who bring with them spiritual strengths for our wellbeing. He will bring forth those who through their spiritual gifts can guide us (pastors), teach us (teachers), and encourage us (exhorters). Each of these are vital to our personal and spiritual success. Mordecai was such to Esther. Though she was advanced to the throne, she was still humble and observant of Mordecai. This was evident in her humble and grateful disposition towards him and what he offered her. It’s a great testimony and to our further success to remember the impressions the Lord brings into our lives who have guided us, taught us, and encouraged us in the Lord. Always be humbly willing and quick to take the advice of the Lord’s servants He’s sent your way and be ever thankful for it.

Be thankful for friends, be grateful for those who leave a spiritual footprint on your heart… HSAY

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 Est 2:1 “After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti…”

Interesting passage in that king Ahasuerus was now in memory of what his anger and Vashti, the queen’s, pride brought about. What the king desired was lost by his own decree/law. We often damaged relationships within the family of God with emotional, revengeful, or prideful responses when hurt. Such responses often bring about more remorse than relief, causing appeasement to result in resentment towards oneself. There’s very little in life that cannot be restored to an original or greater value, we must be cautious in our emotional reactions as not to cause more damage. Remember, we’re all in the process of restoration from the Father; likewise let’s focus on restoring and avoid regretting. 

If one’s emotional wellbeing is driven by vindicating who or what is right & wrong, one will be an emotional wreck… HSAY