Verse of the Day 11/7

Verse of the Day 11/7

Hebrews 2:1

English Standard Version

2 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.

Reading through the Bible we come across many instances where we are called and challenged to "remain" or "abide" In Christ and His Word.  John 15 comes to mind with the vine and the branches.  Today's verse serves as another reminder.  We all know how easy it is to drift.  We've heard people say "out of sight, out of mind" as a reminder of how easy it is to forget or neglect something, even a relationship.

John Piper reminds us that in the Christan life "there is no standing still. The life of this world is not a lake. It is a river. And it is flowing downward to destruction. If you do not listen earnestly to Jesus and consider him daily and fix your eyes on him hourly, then you will not stand still; you will go backward. You will float away from Christ.... So we warn each other: Don't drift away. Don't love the world. Don't start thinking nothing huge is at stake. Fear the terrible prospect of not cherishing the promises of God above the promises of sin."

In Psalm 119, David recognizes the importance of drawing close to God and vows not to "forget" or "neglect" (depending on translation) God's Word.  Not simply reading but meditating on it.

Psalm 119:15-16

New International Version

15 I meditate on your precepts

    and consider your ways.
16 I delight in your decrees;
    I will not neglect your word.

May we make it a standard in our life, not to neglect or forget His Word.

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Hebrews 2:1-4

English Standard Version

Warning Against Neglecting Salvation

2 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.