It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor.
Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on Hebrews 10:35 — “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.”
Altitude, unpredictable weather, and rugged terrain make mountain climbing a harrowing adventure. A poorly equipped hiker caught in a sudden storm may be in serious danger. In life, as on the mountain, signposts guide the inexperienced. And it’s often the hidden, unexpected dangers that pose the greatest threat to your soul’s survival. Charles Hodge points to the signs. Under the Old Testament, one great and fatal offense was apostasy from the worship of Jehovah. The writer of Hebrews strives to impress on his readers that their danger was the same, and their crime, if they forsook Christ, would be greater, as much as Christ is greater than Moses and His blood more sacred than that of bulls and goats. We still need this caution. Our danger from within is an evil heart, not to be despised or neglected, but strenuously watched. Our danger also comes from the influence of the world, its pursuits, its amusements, its spirit, and its opinions, leading to indifference and tolerance of unbelief and unfaithfulness. Affluence. Deceptive teaching. An improper thought life. Worldly pleasures. Immorality. Just plain laziness. Any of them can tempt you to throw away your confidence by chipping away at your faith. The pathway to destruction isn’t usually taken in giant steps. More often than not, it’s little shuffles. But God delights in those who diligently guard their faith, stand firmly on the confidence of His Word, and press on toward the goal of Christlikeness, regardless of their earthly circumstances or tribulations.
After you listen, go back and read Hebrews 10:19-39 for yourself — open your devotional to page 781, pull up the app, or grab your free copy at mindwolves.com/tfw. Let God speak to you directly, in your own time, in your own home.
A godly husband isn’t made in a day. Neither is a godly wife, a godly father, or a godly mother. They’re made in moments like this one — one verse, one choice, one day at a time.
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Grace and peace to you and your home.