February 19, 2005
February 19, 2005 Hebrews 5:1-10
Hebrews 5:5-7 “So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”
These reflections were gathered one evening from a group of “crazy” teenage girls and their mother. The group noticed several themes in the Hebrews passage. They included: obedience, suffering, the call from God, and the “path to perfection.” Julie felt she was “well on her way” along that path and a discussion ensued.
“These verses made us think about Jesus’ path to perfection.”
“It’s not always easy to obey, whether we are obeying our parents, or God.”
Around this table, the girls realized that discipline is good to help us stay on the right path. It helps us to accept the right values, brings out the best in our children, and even helps, “hide the rest.”
Take some time today to sense how Jesus traveled His path to perfection.
When did He know He was special?
How did He interact with “common people?”
How did He balance the call of God and the expectations of society?
How did He wait for His time?
How did He know His time?
Are you obeying God’s call for your life?
Loving God, you appointed Christ prophet, priest, and king. He was aware of your will and call like no other. Help us to discover your call for us. Lead us so that we may follow your call and will in our lives. This we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
Contributed by Cristy, Jennifer, and Julie Wheeler, and Amanda Cash
Hebrews 5:5-7 “So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you"; as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.”
These reflections were gathered one evening from a group of “crazy” teenage girls and their mother. The group noticed several themes in the Hebrews passage. They included: obedience, suffering, the call from God, and the “path to perfection.” Julie felt she was “well on her way” along that path and a discussion ensued.
“These verses made us think about Jesus’ path to perfection.”
“It’s not always easy to obey, whether we are obeying our parents, or God.”
Around this table, the girls realized that discipline is good to help us stay on the right path. It helps us to accept the right values, brings out the best in our children, and even helps, “hide the rest.”
Take some time today to sense how Jesus traveled His path to perfection.
When did He know He was special?
How did He interact with “common people?”
How did He balance the call of God and the expectations of society?
How did He wait for His time?
How did He know His time?
Are you obeying God’s call for your life?
Loving God, you appointed Christ prophet, priest, and king. He was aware of your will and call like no other. Help us to discover your call for us. Lead us so that we may follow your call and will in our lives. This we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
Contributed by Cristy, Jennifer, and Julie Wheeler, and Amanda Cash
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