Scripture

“You gave them authority over all things.” Now when it says, “all things,” it means nothing is left out. But we have not yet seen all things put under their authority.

Observation

It is not angels who will rule in the future. In Psalm 8, it says that mere mortals are only a little lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honour. Yet we will rule over all things, including the angels.

We do not yet rule over all things. But Jesus, who was given a position lower than the angels when He became a human, suffered death for us, and is now “crowned with glory and honour.”

Application

God’s intention was that people would have authority over all of creation. That includes the spirit realm as well as the physical creation.

But Adam’s sin took that authority away. Rather than reigning over all things, humanity is often limited by and overwhelmed by creation.

Over the centuries, we have learnt how to use technology to tame our world, but a plague, a flood, or a tsunami can still kill millions of people.

What we achieved through technology is meant to be achieved in relationship with God through faith in Christ. In the age to come, those who have been raised to life in Christ will rule over the new heavens and the new Earth.

Prayer

Thank you Lord for the destiny and the plan that you have for me in this life and in the life to come. Amen

Scripture

So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak?

Observation

We must listen carefully to the truth of God’s word, otherwise we may drift away from it. God’s message has always stood firm.

What makes us think we will be exempt from punishment if we ignore the salvation that has come to us through Jesus? God confirmed His message through signs and wonders, miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Application

How can we ignore the gospel and the salvation that comes to us through Jesus Christ? How could we turn our backs on such a precious gift from our lord?

There are two types of people who ignore the gift of salvation

1. The people who hear the word but ignore it, or even ridicule it. In their pride they see no need for salvation.

2. Those who received the word but, for whatever reason, they drift away from the truth. In the parable of the sower, Jesus suggested this was due to shallowness of conviction, the cares of the world, or deception by Satan that this happens.

It is so sad when people just turn their backs on Jesus. it is like they have tasted something wonderful and decided it’s not so good.

Prayer

Lord, I pray there for those people who once walked with you but no longer do so. Bring them back to you and your great salvation. Amen

Scripture

“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the Earth,

and made it with your hands.”

Observation

God the Father said of the Son, “You laid the foundations of the heavens and the earth. They will perish but you last for ever. You are always the same; you will live forever.”

God also said of His Son, not of the angels, “Sit in the place of honour.” Angels are only servants, spirits sent to care for believers.

Application

Both Paul and the writer to the Hebrews tell us that Jesus, God the Son, is the one who created and sustains all things. Jesus is not a mere human who came into existence and then died on the cross. No, He is the eternal and divine Son, the second person in the Holy Trinity.

I think we sometimes get confused about the nature of Christ – we put Him into the category of human being, an inspirational teacher and religious leader. No, He is God, and He is our creator just as much as God the Father is.

Jesus is eternal. He lives forever. The world seems old to us – whether it is 6000 years or 4.5 billion years, the heavens and the earth are old.

Jesus planned it all, made it and, at the end of time, He will fold it all up like an old piece of clothing. But He will continue for ever.

Those of us who will inherit salvation, the followers of Jesus, will also live forever. We will live longer than the Earth, the planets, and the stars. These things will pass away to make way for a new creation – and we are already a part of that.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, you are my Saviour and Redeemer. Thank you for promising to keep me for eternity. Amen

Scripture

“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the Earth,

and made it with your hands.”

Observation

God the Father said of the Son, “You laid the foundations of the heavens and the earth. They will perish but you last for ever. You are always the same; you will live forever.”

God also said of His Son, not of the angels, “Sit in the place of honour.” Angels are only servants, spirits sent to care for believers.

Application

Both Paul and the writer to the Hebrews tell us that Jesus, God the Son, is the one who created and sustains all things. Jesus is not a mere human who came into existence and then died on the cross. No, He is the eternal and divine Son, the second person in the Holy Trinity.

I think we sometimes get confused about the nature of Christ – we put Him into the category of human being, an inspirational teacher and religious leader. No, He is God, and He is our creator just as much as God the Father is.

Jesus is eternal. He lives forever. The world seems old to us – whether it is 6000 years or 4.5 billion years, the heavens and the earth are old.

Jesus planned it all, made it and, at the end of time, He will fold it all up like an old piece of clothing. But He will continue for ever.

Those of us who will inherit salvation, the followers of Jesus, will also live forever. We will live longer than the Earth, the planets, and the stars. These things will pass away to make way for a new creation – and we are already a part of that.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, you are my Saviour and Redeemer. Thank you for promising to keep me for eternity. Amen