Partners in a New Creation
The Agent of Creation
The Creating Word Becomes Flesh
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Hebrews 1: 1-4 The Message1 1-3 Going through a long line of prophets, God has been addressing our ancestors in different ways for centuries. Recently he spoke to us directly through his Son. By his Son, God created the world in the beginning, and it will all belong to the Son at the end. This Son perfectly mirrors God, and is stamped with God’s nature. He holds everything together by what he says—powerful words! The Son Is Higher than Angels3-6 After he finished the sacrifice for sins, the Son took his honored place high in the heavens right alongside God, far higher than any angel in rank and rule. Did God ever say to an angel, “You’re my Son; today I celebrate you” or “I’m his Father, he’s my Son”? When he presents his honored Son to the world, he says, “All angels must worship him.” 7 Regarding angels he says, The messengers are winds,
the servants are tongues of fire. 8-9 But he says to the Son, You’re God, and on the throne for good;
your rule makes everything right.
You love it when things are right;
you hate it when things are wrong.
That is why God, your God,
poured fragrant oil on your head,
Marking you out as king,
far above your dear companions. 10-12 And again to the Son, You, Master, started it all, laid earth’s foundations,
then crafted the stars in the sky.
Earth and sky will wear out, but not you;
they become threadbare like an old coat;
You’ll fold them up like a worn-out cloak,
and lay them away on the shelf.
But you’ll stay the same, year after year;
you’ll never fade, you’ll never wear out. 13 And did he ever say anything like this to an angel? Sit alongside me here on my throne
Until I make your enemies a stool for your feet. 14 Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?
For Reflection
I think that we need to be reminded that we are children of God and who our Father is; we must be reminded of the power and glory that is our heritage. I think we need to recall our identity.
Paul's letter to the Hebrews recognized that the Hebrews initially seemed glorious. But now, the congregational life fell short of the goal, and they faced challenges of indifference. The congregation was declining.
Perhaps, we also need to remember who we are and become renewed with a vivid sense of the goodness of the Word. PrayPray and recognize who you are. Pray and realize how you have fallen short of God's intentions for you. Pray and rekindle your faith.
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