Have you ever been somewhere and a message was given with a sense of urgency that you can’t miss this.  K Mart used to do their blue light special so that everyone would see the great deal.  Businesses often will rent a spotlight to shine in the sky to make sure people see what is going on.  Now we have people spinning g signs outside of businesses and of course the wavy inflatable man to attract attention (we actually have one of those here at Advent that we have used for special events).  We get an announcement at the beginning of Hebrews 2 about how important it is to listen to the message of Jesus.  Let’s look at the passage together today. 

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. …9 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

We are told to pay special attention because of the importance of the message and so that we will not drift away.  Drifting is our natural course.  We have to work and be intentional to not drift.  In a boat you must anchor or use your motors to hold a position.  If not the current and waves will move you away from where you want to be.  The very same is true in our faith journey.  Unless we are anchored to Jesus and His message we will drift.  Unless we are actively fighting against the waves and currents of life we will just float along.  The author of Hebrews reminds us of just how important the message of Jesus is to help us hold our position.  Hold fast to the message of Jesus and you will stand firm.

In His Grip,
Pastor Dave