The book of Hebrews has always been a favorite of mine.  It was written specifically to Jewish followers of Jesus as a way to emphasize how Jesus is greater than anything else.  It needs to be read and understood in this context. I think it is particular important in today’s world where Jesus and faith have been increasingly marginalized.  Not by Moses or Angels or religious traditions but by so many different things in our lives.  Let’s look together at the introduction in Hebrews 1.

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

These words set the table for the book stressing the importance and role of Jesus in all of our lives.  We are told that Jesus created and upholds the world.  That He alone is responsible for our salvation and that He is God.  If that isn’t enough to stress the importance of Jesus the following chapters go on to make that point again and again.  The reminder for us today is not how intellectually important to we consider Jesus but rather how do we prioritize Him in our daily lives.  Do we treat Him as the creator, sustainer, and savior of our lives who wants a relationship with us?  Or do we simply fit Him into our lives where it is convenient?  As we walk together through the book of Hebrews consider ways in which you can reprioritize Jesus’ significance in your daily life.

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave