No Escape

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Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3 (NIV)

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. The consequences of neglecting this salvation are grave, and we must not take them lightly.

Devotion:

One of the greatest dangers for Christians is drifting away from God's truth and grace. This can happen when we neglect or ignore what God has revealed to us in his word and through his Son. The author of Hebrews warns us to pay careful attention to what we have heard because it is God's message of salvation.

The author contrasts the message of salvation with the message of the law given through angels. The law was severe and binding, and those who violated it faced punishment. How much more serious and urgent is the message of salvation, announced by the Lord Jesus himself, and confirmed by the eyewitnesses who heard him? How can we escape God's wrath if we ignore such a great salvation?

The message of salvation is not something we can take lightly or forget. It is the most important and precious thing we have. It tells us how God loved us so much that he sent his Son to die for our sins and rise again for our justification. It tells us how we can be reconciled to God and have eternal life. It tells us how we can live in obedience and gratitude to God, following the example and teachings of Jesus. It tells us how we can have hope and joy amid trials and sufferings, knowing God is with us and for us.

We must pay careful attention to this message, and not let it slip away from us. We need to read it, study it, meditate on it, memorize it, and apply it to our lives. We need to share it with others, and encourage one another with it. But above all, we must pray for God's help to keep us faithful and steadfast in his word. Our reliance on God is crucial in our journey of understanding and applying the message of our great salvation.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, help us pay careful attention to the truth laid out in your word. Let us realize that the gospel is that we are saved by grace plus nothing else. Let us keep in mind that the finished work of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are sufficient for all our needs. May we be faithful witnesses to this truth in all we say and do. Amen.

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