Do you need a little faith, a little hope, a little love?
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
Faithful Lord,
In a world that nags us,
“You need more,
to get more,
to do more,
to be more,”
help us to see that you have given us
the “full assurance of faith,”
your finished work for us on the cross.
Now we can draw near to you
with hearts relieved of guilt,
for you have cleansed us from our sins (Heb. 10:22).
In a world that makes us feel despair sometimes—
rising inflation, rising crime rates, rising poverty,
we can “hold fast the confession of our hope,”
not because we are so faithful,
but because you are faithful,
and you have promised your shalom
will reign eternally.
And because of the faith and hope you have given us,
we can “consider” (be considerate)
“how to stir one another to love and good works” (Heb. 10:24).
Lord, let us not forget
that you are coming soon,
and as we remember,
may we live out your faith, hope, and love
in a world desperate to know good news.
In your re-creating name. Amen.
Read Hebrews 10:19-39.
