The Reigning Lord

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My summer Bible study has been amazing. I am working slowly through Richard D. Phillip's Reformed Expository Commentary of Hebrews. Such a rich book - Hebrews that is. And Mr. Phillip's insight offers practical exposition which is faithful to the text and practical for life.

Today I read an amazing passage that I had to share.....it is Phillip's grand summary and exhortation from Chapter One of Hebrews. It was food for my soul today. And more than that, it was a reminder of the hope I must share with those in my midst.

It is hope for the friend who lost her mother yesterday.

For the friend who lives in an abusive marriage and fears for her safety even today.

For the friend who was delivered a difficult health report this week.

For loved ones I know who do not fully trust upon Jesus and live with great anxiety.

Maybe you need reminding of Christ's sufficiency and authority today -

Here are Richard Phillip's words - drink deeply such wonderful truth!

What can a soul need in time or eternity that cannot be found in Christ?

Do you need pardon for your sins?

See him exalted and know that God has accepted the sacrifice of his blood on your behalf.

Do you need reconciliation to God?

There he is at God's right hand, interceding for you and offering his own perfect work as the ground of your acceptance.

Do you need newness of life - a new heart, a new strength to follow him?

From his heavenly throne he sends mighty resources - even angels to your aid.

Better yet, he sends his Holy Spirit to work within you with his own power.

Do you have troubles?

Difficult decisions to make?

Choices that worry you or problems that cause you fear and anxiety?

Christ is enthroned in power, a Savior who cares for you with wisdom and love, with power and a grand purpose for your future.

The practical value of this truth is immense, for it leads us to trust him and glorify him with our blood-purchased lives.

Do you fear death?

He is reigning now until even the last enemy shall be conquered.

Because he reigns victorious, death will have no hold on you, but only ushers you into the courts of glory.

What is there you might need but that the risen and reigning Lord and Savior is the answer?

There is nothing you might face, nothing you mist lack, nothing you might need in all your weakness and sin and human frailty,

that is not found abundantly in him who loves you and gave himself for you and now reigns forever as Savior and Lord,

who remains the same and whose years shall have no end.

Bless your day dear friends!