Walking This Walk of Faith: By His Word - Today
Summary
In a post-Christmas gathering, Dana emphasizes the joy of fellowship and the importance of coming into the presence of the Lord. He contrasts the simplicity of approaching God with the burdensome practices of some religious systems, highlighting that all one needs to do is open their heart to Jesus. Dana encourages attendees to view their time together as a refreshing stop in a marathon, where they can drink deeply from the well of God's love and support one another. He introduces a song that celebrates the blend of God's love through Jesus and friendship, reinforcing the need for both in the Christian life.
He discusses the significance of exhortation in the Christian walk, explaining that it combines encouragement and warning. Dana references Hebrews 3, urging believers to hold fast to their faith and to encourage one another daily. He stresses the necessity of being connected to God's Word, as it is vital for spiritual growth and understanding. Dana warns against hardening hearts and emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice today. He concludes by encouraging a commitment to reading the Bible daily, respecting it as the living Word of God, and recognizing that it is essential for maintaining a vibrant relationship with Jesus.
Outline of Main Points
- Importance of fellowship and coming into God's presence.
- Contrast between simple faith and burdensome religious practices.
- Encouragement to support one another in the Christian journey.
- Significance of exhortation in the Christian life.
- Need for connection to God's Word for spiritual growth.
- Warning against hardening hearts and neglecting God's voice.
- Encouragement to read the Bible daily and respect it as God's Word.
1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. 4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; 6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, 8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. 11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
