Just Jesus

Some people try to sum up the book of Hebrews as simply "Jesus is better than everything else" which is true, but not as applicable as God would perhaps desire for us. I think Hebrews also decontructs empty religion and attacks our idolatry. Here's what the first four verses of Hebrews share with us:

1Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

These verses tell us that Jesus:

• Is the heir of all things
• Creator of all things
• Is the radiance of God
• Exact representation of God's nature
• Upholds the entire universe
• Purified us of sin
• Sits at the right hand of the Father, in all power

Take time to reflect on the supremecy of Christ in your own life. Is he really your Lord and Leader? Is he really #1? Do you really revolve your life around His word? Are you really transforming into his character more and more?

Be honest with God and with some close Christian friends with where you're at. Only by being honest will you be able to take captive the areas of your life where Christ doesn't rule and reign and then move on to grow closer to Him and become more like Him.

I'm praying for you.

Ryan