Message from Scripture: 11/24/2020

 

Our message from Scripture today is Heb. 9:26; “But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself."

 

Our lives are rooted in and dependent on that elusive element called time.           We all have a past, with memories of events both good and bad. The present is where we live, carrying on all the activities that provide for life now as well as the future. The future, growing shorter for each of us each day, holds so many of our hopes and dreams and aspirations for things to be better. These three elements of time also apply to our Lord and His work on our behalf as Savior.

 

The life and death of Jesus are events rooted and confirmed in history. His coming into the world is the focal point of all ages. The Hebrew writer reminds us, “He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself” (Heb. 9:26).

 

Jesus is a constant Savior, presently acting as our mediator, interceding on our behalf. The Hebrew writer speaks of Him in the present, “But Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently” (Heb. 7:24).

 

Salvation is assured us now in Christ, but will not be fully realized until Christ returns. Paul tells us, “For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed” (Rom. 13:11).

 

Christ has appeared on earth, now appears in heaven, and He shall appear in the clouds. He appeared to save from sin's penalty, He appears now to save from sin's power, and He will appear to save from sin's presence. May we connect our lives with what Jesus has done for us, what He is doing for us, and what will yet be. In doing so, we can have confidence in our past being redeemed, our present being cleansed, and our future assured. May God be glorified in us through Christ. God bless.

 

Robert