Lenten Devotion – Praise Jesus for His Authority Over The World
Day 11, 26 February 2024
“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.” Hebrews 1:1-2
Hebrews 1 teaches us that we serve a Lord stronger than anything, “sustaining all things by his powerful word” and that His authority and strength “will last forever and ever.” No matter how life pushes us beyond our “safe zone,” we can turn to God who is rock-steady in every circumstance and never changes.
Imagine riding a roller coaster as you climb that first big hill. Will you crest the top and fly into the coming fall with your hands high in the air or securely gripping the safety bar?
Maybe you’re climbing some steps with a load of groceries. You might put one hand on the handrail. If both hands are busy, maybe you just lean against the side as you make your way up. We all understand feeling unsteady and wanting, or needing, something to hold onto, lean against or otherwise depend on to help us through the unsteadiness.
Life is full of times when we don’t feel secure – whether it is stress in an important relationship, a financial crisis, spiritual doubts, a frightening diagnosis or many other ways that life knocks us off balance.
Hebrews 1 teaches us that we serve a Lord stronger than anything, “sustaining all things by his powerful word” and that His authority and strength “will last forever and ever.” No matter how life pushes us beyond our “safe zone,” we can turn to God who is rock-steady in every circumstance and never changes. Whether we need a gentle arm to lean on or a full body embrace, God is always there and ready for us.
Many times in my life I have faced crisis and situations that without God’s comforting hand and strength I would not be able go through it. It is not easy to trust God completely when we are going through a tough time and always wonder where God is or why did this crisis happen to me.
It’s when we trust God completely and surrender the situation to him that we can feel his presence and his peace when we most need it.
It may not be what we have hoped for but we can feel his peace as he sees us through the whole event. I thank God for his love and his continue blessing on my family and myself as we continue to trust and serve him.
David Wong