Hebrews 4: 4 For somewhere in the Scriptures this is said about the
seventh day: “God rested on the seventh day from all his work.” 5 This same matter is spoken of again: “They
will never enter that land where I would have given them rest.” 6 Those
who first heard the Good News did not receive that rest, because they did not
believe. There are, then, others who are allowed to receive it. 7 This is shown
by the fact that God sets another day, which is called “Today.” Many years
later he spoke of it through David in the scripture already quoted:
“If you hear God's voice today,
do not be stubborn.”
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Replaying what he
or she did to me kept “it” fresh in my mind. After replaying the wrong that was
done, I would contemplate some words I would say or maybe some words I would
like to hear. I looked back at the past and held on tight. I also looked at the
future and it looked bleak unless a radical change happened.
I looked at the
past a lot and re-wounded myself often.
I did not want to
let go of the past, because I thought it guided my future.
I simply wanted
things to be in a good spot, but I focused on the bad “a lot.”
Paul, the assumed
writer, talks about a special day, namely “Today.” He warns everyone to focus
on “Today” in obedience to GOD. He spoke about the importance of resting and
how GOD promised rest for those who believe. The warning gives immediacy in
turning our hearts to GOD “Today.”
My Observations:
Listening to GOD is
the utmost important thing I must do daily.
Putting into action
what HE wants me to do is the act of belief HE wants me to have.
Focusing in on “Today”
helps me have a more stable relationship with the LORD.
Looking into the future
seems like the right thing to do, but I would be wrong every time. I mean, who
would have predicted where the world would be “today”, years ago? Only GOD knows
the true future. Humans guess and sometimes the predictions come true so their
reliance on GOD wanes. BUT GOD wants me to rely on what HE revealed for the
future so I can rest.
HE also wants me to
let go of the past. This is very hard for me, because in some instances, the
past continues to become fresh. Another example is piled on top of the many
examples I could bring up from “old tapes” I replay in my mind. GOD wants me to
choose HIS remedy and seek HIS grace which HE poured out on me generously. I gladly
ask GOD for help in letting go of the past and to stop looking into the future
so I can focus on the blessings of “today.”
Challenge
Do you feel the
immediacy of the writer?
Have you ever been
stuck in the past or been worried about the future?
Will you get some
rest by praising GOD for “Today” and allow HIM to be amazing?
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