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January 11 Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings, and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1,2. The author is talking to Hebrew Christians who mistakenly thought that they must place themselves under Jewish law in order to complete their walk with Jesus. It was a crippling idea that caused them to dwell on the elementary, the beginning steps, of Christianity. They were always uncertain of their acceptance before God. They were unsure that God was really walking with them in their adventures into the world. As a result they were very immature in their faith. I know many Christians who show this behavior, and I suppose I have shown that same characteristic from time to time. But God is asking us to press on to a higher calling. The author goes on to explain that when we taste the power of the Holy Spirit we will show faith and patience toward all the promises of God. God is not going to forget us or abandon us. He will lead us into all of His works and we will become eager participants in all that He has in store for us. We are to break out of our old habits. We are to eagerly await new, exciting adventures with the Holy Spirit. We always know the end result—making us into the image of Christ—but the way to that goal will be new, challenging, and even surprising. There can be no room for dwelling upon our old dead works. Than You Father for the awesome path You have outlined for us. We press on toward new adventures with You. Amen. |
