The first of a new year is usually the time when we think about making changes. That often involves “resolutions” to eat better, spend less/save more, read our Bible through this year, grow spiritually. If you are anything like me, I begin great, then I tend to fade as the days move on. Honestly, I cannot remember what my resolutions were from last year or if I even made any.
This year I am resolving not to make resolutions! However, I am thinking about those “let us” phrases that often appear in Scripture. The Book of Hebrews, which was written to people who had been Christians for some time, survived one early round of persecutions and were now facing a second discouraging round, contains quite a few “let us” thoughts.
We can probably all agree that 2020 was a difficult year, and while we hope that 2021 will be better, there are no certainties in that hope. We will just have to see how it plays out day-by-day.
While we cannot be certain what this new year will have for us, we know we can be certain about what Scripture has for us. Hebrews 4:13-14 gives us three certainties and one great “let us” command.
“No creature is hidden from Him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to whom we must give an account. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to the confession.” [HCSB]
It is certain that nothing is hidden from God – not the past, present or future. It is also certain that one day everyone (no exceptions!) will stand before Him and give an account of their lives.
The third certainty is that we (believers) have a High Priest, Christ Jesus the Son of God. We are commanded to hold fast to our confession of faith in Him. When we give the account of our lives, it will begin and end with, “my faith is in the Son of God, Christ Jesus my Savior and LORD.”
We can be certain that will be enough! That is a great thought for the New Year. Hold fast, beloved!
