Hebrews 1:3-14

In this section the writer (The NLT lists a woman among possible authors!) uses many OT references to teach us of Christ. Five come from the Psalms, one from Deuteronomy. The scripture of the first century church was the Old Testament. They must have sifted through it like a chicken turning over garden soil looking for bugs, finding their Lord Jesus everywhere. These discoveries added to their excitement as they shared and waited for the Lord’s return.

I’ve had times like that in my life, a big change with emotional high, sure I knew where God was taking me. I found, as they did while waiting for his return, his purpose led in a different direction. What I thought would be simple turned out to be complex. I’ve learned to treat these kinds of emotionally charged events carefully. God does not follow human agendas. Ideally, we listen and follow his lead. Only prolonged, prayer gives us a fighting chance of getting it right.

Lord, like the early church, may I ever expect your coming. Remind me to pray before allowing my emotions to carry me away. Keep me always turned to you, my focus, my hope, my Lord.