Message from Scripture: 10/25/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today comes from Heb. 5:9; “And being made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.”

 

While there are several terms used in the New Testament that carry the meaning of obey, the one the Hebrew writer uses here is very interesting. The term ὑπακούω (hupakouo) literally means “to hear under.” It is more than just obey, it is to listen intently on what is being said, with the goal of following and doing what one is told. Certainly, the authority of another is implied by it, and thus understanding there is a response that is expected.

 

In our society today, most people do not recognize the authority of anyone but themselves. No matter what one may be told to do, others must allow a person to approach life from their perspective, no matter what the consequence may be in doing so. But is this the best way for us? Would you want to be treated by a doctor who didn’t recognize the authority of their teachers in medical school, and just approach treatment options, or surgical procedures, based on how they feel that day? What about those who manufacture and fill prescriptions? If they didn’t listen to how to make and dispense medicine, would you trust what they prescribe? Would you step on an airplane that was designed by someone who refused to listen to aeronautic engineers about the dynamics of flight? The whole of our lives, if just based on doing what we want, would collapse.

 

God’s word is precise and clear on what He desires of us, of what obeying Him means. Since there will be a day of judgment, and since He is our Creator and Sustainer, we should hear and do what He wants. Let’s go out today to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, submitting to Christ as Lord, hearing what He says in His word, and living it out for others to see. To be in harmony with God is really the best life. God bless.

 

Robert