Daily Devotion, September 11, 2019

Devotion:

Read Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3.

The Hebrews writer is clearly frustrated that the first audience has become stuck in the most elementary teachings.  The writer uses a great analogy comparing growth in faith to a diet of infant’s milk versus a diet of solid food. Let’s pause at the conclusion of Hebrews 5 and ask ourselves the question----what is our faith diet like? Have we progressed to solid food in our faith journey?

The writer declares, “By this time, you ought to be teachers!” In other words, your faith should have moved to an “others-centeredness”. Let’s also pause with this question---are we growing in faith for the sake of ourselves or for the sake of others? 

In Hebrews 6, the phrase “not laying again the foundation” caught my attention. I imagined a home-building contractor calling for an additional foundation to be built. I imagined the faces of all the builders hearing this request! How unnecessary this would be when there is so much work to be done to build the rest of the house!

I am continually thankful for faithful Christians who have truly grown in their faith. They let God lead them to teach, pray, write, begin new ministries and live lives reaching out to others.

They heard the Hebrews writer’s call. The Message translation says it this way, “But there’s so much more. Let’s get on with it!”

Personal Worship Option:

Yes, there is so much more to life in Christ than just the wonderful and amazing first steps of faith. Let us remain faithful and continue on the journey with Christ throughout our lifetimes. Let’s let Christ move us beyond ourselves and beyond our “comfort zones” to experience all that God has in store for us every step along the way. Let’s say “Yes!” to learn, grow and mature in our faith!