Scripture to Read: Hebrews 4:6-7
We continue to examine Hebrews 4, and today we focus on Hebrews 4:6-7. We find the word “therefore” again reminding us that everything we’ve read so far ties directly to what we’re about to read and learn. God uses the writer of Hebrews to give us more Good News. The Good News is that God has provided, through our Lord Jesus Christ, for all mankind, to be able to enter His rest. God the Father says, through the writer of Hebrews, that the promise of His rest is still being offered to those who will come to know Him as Lord and King. God also reminds us, again, of those who had the Good News preached to them, and that they failed to enter into His rest because they chose disobedience instead. For those of us who know Christ, it’s hard for us to imagine why anyone would refuse Christ as Lord and King. It’s hard for us to fathom anyone not wanting to experience complete forgiveness of sin, to be called children of God, to be able to fellowship daily with the God of all creation, to experience His peace and rest daily, and so much more. But God makes it clear in Hebrews 4:6 that the Israelites failed to enter God’s rest because of their disobedience. Then we read, in Hebrews 4:7, that God has set a definite day, a new day, providing people another opportunity to enter His rest, and that new day is today. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come, but today we must not miss our King.
Challenge & Application
What did you learn about God’s offer of rest to those who live now?
Who will you share with, today, that today is the day they need to surrender to Christ as Lord and King?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!