HOLD ON!

By Rick Mathes

Hebrews 3:6 (ASV)

 But Christ as a son, over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast our boldness and the glorying of our hope firm unto the end.

If you read just the “red letters” of the Bible, Christ’s actual words, it will take you three hours at normal reading speed. I did that many times and I paid close attention to what He said especially His promises.

Jesus promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against us, He would never give us more than we could bear, He would always provide us a way out, He would never leave us nor forsake us, No one would take us out of His hand and where He is now, we will be. I believe this.

Consequently, this 70 year pilgrimage we are on for the Lord is one we are assured we will complete. There’s no guarantee will remain unscathed but we didn’t sing up for al inclusive 5 star resort vacation when we made Him Lord. We promised to put on the armor, lift the sword and fight the good fight for Him. Let’s face it, we have declared war on Hell!

We are assured that He will meet our needs and make available the provisions we need to fight the good fight. Rest assured we are protected from evil. Satan can only fire blanks at us unless Jesus gives him real ammunition in the last days.

One thing for sure, He will give you strength in your weakness. Satan is a bed-wetting, thumb sucking punk, in the Name of Jesus. He is nothing but a pimple on God’s butt. He is a created angel that fell from grace and can only do what his Creator permits and empowers him to do.

My main assurance of salvation and passing through these trials to glory is that He is right there with me. I like to imagine that I am hand-cuffed to Jesus. This imagery gives me a sense of empowerment. With Him at my side I know that if I press on I will prevail and you will too.

Put all your worry and café behind you and hang on for the ride. I guarantee you it will be an experience you won’t soon forget. As His guest in His house we will enjoy privileges inexpressible if only we will hold on to the Him. Let’s go of you and let God be God!