December 20

Chapter 10 of Hebrews is one of my favorites! It is such LIFE for those who can understand it! It brings a new view of God towards us, how He sees us, and how we ought to see ourselves.

Hebrews 10:2–3 (NIV84) — 2 If it could, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins. 3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins,

First we see that the sacrificial system was all about reminding people they were missing God’s mark. We also see here that the ultimate goal of God is for us (His people) to be cleansed once for all, and no longer have guilty feelings (or realities) for our sins! YEA! That is some good news isn’t it?

Hebrews 10:14 (NIV84) — 14 because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

Whohoo! Here is more good news! We have been perfected forever! That is how God sees us, that is our standing before Him! Perfect! Obviously that doesn’t mean that we are perfect in our conduct, but it does mean that we have the opportunity to live a life of holiness and guiltlessness. We can stop calling ourselves failures, sinners, bums and the like and start calling ourselves, victors, saints and overcomers! Maybe if we call ourselves and think of ourselves in this light, we may even start acting like that!!!!

So… if God see us like that, shouldn’t we see one another like that? If He sees my kids like that (since they are saved by the blood), shouldn’t I see them like that instead of… How about that person at work or in church that you don’t “care” for too much for because of some behavior that have exhibited in the past or currently - do you see them how God sees them – or do you define them by what they do? Ouch! I am resolute to see people how God sees them and understand that like me, they just need training.

The bottom line is here, how dare we think of ourselves or anyone else with anything other than God’s thoughts. I encourage you to apply this scripture to everyone in the family of God.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV84) — 11 For I know the plans (THOUGHTS) I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.