Bible Chapter: Hebrews 3

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Fix your thoughts on Jesus. That is always a good thing to do.  How many more victories we would have if we would do that.  We are encouraged to hold on to Jesus as our hope and courage.  Believers cannot stray in their faith and life for the Lord.  We must persevere in the faith.  We must remain loyal to Jesus and not abandon our faith.  There is no Biblical permission to participate in sin while expecting to remain in the fold.
    We find another reminder that the Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit.  God breathed life into this book through the writings of holy people who were inspired by the Spirit.  This is why we must study the Bible and learn how to apply it to life.  We must not harden our hearts to what the Bible says or try to reinterpret it to say what makes us comfortable.  As they roamed the desert, Israel was judged for their hard hearts.  Many were refused entry into the promised land because of that.  It was a time of rebellion.  God always resists those who rebel against Him.  I find it interesting that it says God was angry with them and their straying hearts.  No one would want that said about them.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Remain hopeful in the Lord.  Stay close to Jesus.  Listen to the anointed Word of God and apply it in my life.  In other words, do what I know the Bible says to do.

3.  How can I help someone?
    This chapter says we are to encourage one another daily.  We all need encouragement as well as admonishment to stay the course spiritually.  The spiritual battle brings much discouragement, but the fellowship of believers brings encouragement.  We really do need each other.