Scripture to Read: Hebrews 5:11-12
God, through the writer of Hebrews, lovingly rebukes the Jewish Christians to whom this letter was first written. But, for any one believer today who is not understanding the fullness of who Christ is and all He has done for them, then this is a loving rebuke for them as well. What has happened and why is this loving rebuke being given? The Jewish Christians had become spiritually “dull and sluggish” in hearing God and His Word. They had chosen to become unenthusiastic about their relationship with God and His Word. God even says to them, through the writer of Hebrews, that these Jewish Christians had been believers long enough that they actually ought to be teaching others His Truth. We need to examine our own lives and ask ourselves, “Have I become bored and uninterested in God and His Word? Have I settled for mediocrity instead of passionately pursuing God and His Word?” We need to consider that the original 11 disciples (Judas hung himself, so there were just 11 when Jesus was resurrected) became incredible preachers and teachers after spending three years with Jesus. Now, should we not be doing the same if we’ve been a believer for more than three years? We have the same Holy Spirit living in us that the original disciples received, so we ought to be beyond being a spiritual infant, and we should be feasting on the meat of God’s Word. The choice is ours, whether we remain “dull and sluggish” or passionately pursue God and His Word every day.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you today about yourself? Are you passionately, excitedly pursuing God and His Word, and if not, why not?
Who do you know that needs to hear this truth? When will you share this with them this week?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!