Christians are called to trust the promises that God has given to us. Our circumstances may not make sense, but the Lord will keep His Word. This text from Hebrews shows us the example of Abraham, who learned, in great difficulty, to do that very thing.

The people of Israel, in the wilderness, serve as an example to the people of God today that we must persevere to the end. It is possible to see the amazing power of God, sit under the Word, and yet not believe. Israel experienced all this and more, and fell in the desert.

The original recipients of this letter had regressed in their discipleship to a state of immaturity. Can that happen to us too?

A reading from chapter 5 of JC Ryles book Holiness, called The Cost.

A reading of chapter 18 of JC Ryles book, Holiness. The chapter is titled, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ.

Jesus’ disciples will not think commitment to Him as loss- but gain. He, and all He promises, are attractive enough to commit your whole life to, and to lose your life for.

Because we have been joined to Jesus Christ, the blessings and promises of this Psalm belong to us. Our souls should sing out, Bless the Lord!