Verse of the Day 9/12

 Hebrews 2:1 We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.  (HCSB)

 

One of my favorite songs as an early teen was "Drift Away" by Dobie Gray.   The key line was "I wanna get lost in your rock'n rolll and just drift away".  Reading this verse in my devotions yesterday made me think of that song.  Dick France in his commentary on the verse writes, "drift away - translates a verb which more literally means to flow past, a very passive, casual, undemanding sort of movement."

 

It is a sobering thought.  How many of us, at least in some point in our lives, took this attitude towards faith, belief in God, belief in Christ.  Opportunities to hear, to listen and to respond to His promptings just slipped away.  There is a feeling of indifference.   We don't realize, at the time, the consequences of our neglect. 

 

The song "Drift Away" speaks of how music can move us and soothe us.  But they aren't our hope, they are not our source of strength.  Read the following stanza from the song and replace the thoughts directed towards music to that of our God.

 

Thanks for the joy that you've given me
I want you to know I believe in your song
And rhythm and rhyme and harmony
You help me along
Makin' me strong

  Jesus can put rhythm and harmony in our lives, help us along and make us strong.  May we be diligent to remember what we've learned and in all our ways, all our "songs", acknowledge Him and He will direct our paths.  May we place our hope and faith in Him.

 

Blessings,
Mike
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Hebrews 2:1-4(NLT) A Warning against Drifting Away

2 So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. ² For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, and every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished. ³ So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak? ⁴ And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose.