Know It 1

Hebrews 2:1-4


I know it frustrates my wife but I have the ability to completely tune out whatever does not interest me. We sit together watching television and if there is a commercial or program that does not interest me it doesn’t enter my thoughts. Then Peggy will make a comment about what was just said and I have absolutely no idea what she is talking about.

What a wonderful gift to have when it comes to commercials. Unfortunately, many people use the same technique with God’s message.

What is the first instruction in today’s reading? What might happen if we do not pay attention? What fear is involved in hearing this message?

Where did the author get this message of salvation (verse 3)? How do we know it is important?

A close reading of the second half of verse 3 lets us know that the writer of Hebrews was not among the first followers of Jesus. The message of salvation that Jesus said was confirmed by those who heard him. The author has heard the message from someone other than Jesus.

Yet it is clear that the good news of Christ is an exciting and important message. It was spoken by angels, told by Jesus, and confirmed by God who has displayed signs and wonders to help confirm it. The author knows it is something we should not ignore.

We know the story of Jesus and the words of salvation are good news. We know they are valuable to hear and valuable to share. But at the same time so many people allow their faith to become so dull and lifeless. They have lost that excitement and urgency in knowing who Jesus is.

We must work to keep the message of God – whether we read it in the Bible, hear it in worship, or talk about it with others – exciting and new and important to us. We should not let it go in one ear and out the other, and we should be eager not only to hear the message but to share it too.

DAILY CHALLENGE: Are you excited about salvation? Do you need to give the message more attention?