Hebrews 9:24-28
I really enjoy listening to the morning national news each day, especially while trying to do my devotionals. It brings a different perspective, sometimes, to what the passage for the day is saying. Let's take today for example.
The day after a rather exciting national election (at least I thought it was exciting) the pundits are talking about what's going to happen now; as if they knew. Of course they have many experts in the many areas in which they want to make their predictions so that it sounds like they really know what they're talking about. The one thing the pundits are commenting and guessing about today; unity in American politics. All we need now is someone who can make it all come true.
This is the same predicament the author of Hebrews was facing. A church that was divided, people coming in and saying the new laws are out of touch with the old laws, and others teaching new ways that are better than all other ways. What they needed was one person to bring everyone together.
Today we live in communities that seem to be more divided than ever. I say "seem" because I don't believe it. Yes, I see division. Yes, I witness injustices. Yes, I know of fellow humans who go through struggles with so many things. But I also see people who care deeply about them. It's with the help of these people I see the hurt and pain and division erode.
Today's passage helps to remind me that the waiting for a savior is over; that savior is already here and lives within each of us. We have the power to be the Christ for those around us and to help heal our world one person, one community, one city, one state, one nation, one world at a time.
Look around, my friends, someone needs you.
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