Stay in the Game

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip” (Hebrews 2:1)

Christians can be more ignorant about their faith than anyone else. Sometimes non-believers know more about the Bible than those who go to church often. Perhaps some folks assume they are free from studying the Book, if they go to church. How easily we grow slack in our discipline and desire for God.

The book of Hebrews encourages us to give more faithful diligence to knowing the principles of the kingdom lest we let them slip. Many times the Bible warns “do not be ignorant” of the principles it contains. As the police officer says, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse!”

We take our unique opportunity for granted. If you live in a country where you are free to study your Bibles, do you do it on a daily basis? Christians in oppressive countries, such as China, search the Scriptures and pray to God far more than some of us. They memorize every passage that speaks to them. If their Bibles did get confiscated, they would already own it in their hearts.

When did you last sit down with God’s word and enjoy it? How long has it been since you read something there that moved you to tears? What have you changed recently about your conduct because the Scriptures convicted you? How much of the Bible do you feed on outside of church and this blog?

Prayer serves as God’s operating table where He removes sinful infections from our souls. Through Bible study He implants vital components in us that help us live free and powerful everyday. Coming to faith in the Lord and obeying His Word is a great beginning—but that should not be the end of the matter. The writer of this passage said that even though God’s message is confirmed with “signs and wonders,… miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost” (2:4), we still might slip away if we get careless. Open it today and let the Lord imprint your soul.

Keep your grip on the message by holding the Word in your heart.