We all need a little lettuce in our spiritual vegetable gardens. Not literal lettuce but the kind we find in the Book of Hebrews. The writer offers us great motivation in the form of “let us.” Every time we hear that phrase our ears should perk up and listen, and we should obey the command.
“Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, no forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” – Hebrews 10:19-25 (NASB)
Let us draw near to God. We can have sweet fellowship with the Father, having our hearts sprinkled with Christ’s blood and having been spiritually cleansed in the waters of baptism. Through Jesus, our mediator and high priest, we can confidently talk with our Creator and receive his blessings.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess. We can be determined and convicted, resting on the promises of God. He is faithful and just. He is able to fulfill all the things he has spoken to us. The glory of heaven that God has promised his faithful children is the focal point of our faith.
Let us consider how we may spur one another on. We can have a great impact on the faith of others. We can urge them on. We can light the spark that may motivate other Christians to greater heights of service. Our motivation may make the difference between heaven and hell for the soul of another person.
Let us not give up meeting together. We can make a significant impact on others by our commitment to the assembly. It is one vehicle by which we draw near to God, express the hope we have, and spur one another on. It is also one indicator of our faithfulness to Christ. It should be a little piece (peace) of heaven on earth.
Why do we have the ability and confidence to draw near, hold fast, consider one another and meet together? This is where we have to switch from the veggies to the meat. It is all possible “by the blood of Jesus” (Heb. 10:19). Jesus gave his life to save your soul. He shed His blood on our behalves. What does that sacrifice mean to you? Is it everything or nothing?
