260 in 2012 DEVOS - Day 217 - Hebrews 13: Random Concluding Exhortations

Wow - that title included progressively a 2, a 3 and a 4 syllable word! Yeah – that’s random too huh?! Anyway, this final chapter in Hebrews is filled with advice on Christian behavior. So here we go: Keep Loving: As we do this we may be showing love to angels! Remember those in Prison: Those who suffer for Jesus name we are to in a sense “suffer with.” Honor Marriage: Imagine what would happen if couples would just keep the promise they made to God & each other!~ Be Content: Don’t love money more than God! Remember & Imitate Your Leaders: Pastors, Sunday school teachers, etc… Thank ‘em and be like ‘em! Oh, and later it says to obey them, so that they will like being your leader! Don’t Be Deceived: The rules & rituals are not what Christianity is all about. It’s the relationship with our Savior! When this one is right, all the other stuff falls in place. Keep Praisin’ God: Tell Him, serve Him and love others! Pray: Never, never, never stop praying about anything and everything! As we read these challenging exhortations from God, let’s be doers and not just hearers! SO WHAT? *When you think of God, do you break out in praise? The better you know Him, the more you will be able to praise Him for! Lord help us to Know you and Make You Known more & more, each day, for the rest of our lives! *What is your view on marriage? Next to a person’s relationship with Jesus, there is no greater decision. Get it down right now – Marriage is a covenant (contract, promise) you make with God & with your soon to be spouse. I promise NO MATTER WHAT to love, honor cherish…. ‘til death do we part. Decide NOW, before you get married, that you will keep your promise! Then pray, pray, pray for the person whom God would have you make that promise to. And be patient. It’s better to be single wishing you were married, than to be married wishing you were single! *Finally, when was the last time you thanked your spiritual leaders? They put together lessons each week , pray for you, meet with you, etc…all to help you to Know Jesus and Make Him Known! When was the last time you thanked them? Yeah, yeah, I know this sounds self-serving (so don’t do it with me then, do it with another spiritual leader), but seriously, take some time this weekend to write them a note, meet with them, get them a gift, etc… but somehow let them know how much you appreciate them and how it has helped you in your faith! GO FOR IT!!!