I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV
There are more in these two verses than I can write about in one devotional, but let me try by breaking it into phrases.
“May the God of peace” - The God of Hebrews is writing with a powerful word “may”. This is like the word “hope” we see referring to God. It is a definitive word. In other words, if you are a Christian, God wants to do these things for you. He wants to give you His peace. He is the God of peace. He owns it, and it is His to give.
“who through the blood of the eternal covenant” - When Jesus shed His blood on the Cross, it was permanent. All other sacrifices were used up once the person sinned again. Jesus shed His blood once, and God said it was accepted for eternal significance!
“brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus” - Our Savior is alive! Look in the tombs of other “gods” and you’ll find bones or bone fragments. Our Savior’s tomb is empty...still today! You and I have victory, because we have a risen Savior!
“that great Shepherd of the sheep” - God doesn’t save us and leave us. Jesus came, lived a sinless life, experienced the same temptations and trials we do, so that He could help us in our time of need. He’s been where we are, so that He can better guide His sheep!
“equip you with everything good for doing His will” - When Jesus went to be with the Father, He left behind the promised Holy Spirit. If you are a Christian, then you have Holy Spirit power available to you today! The same power that parted the sea and helped Peter walk on water, is living in you now! As you surrender your will to Him more and more each day, you will begin to experience that power working in you.
“and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him” - Simply put: God is only going to bless His will in your life. The key is to find out His will through daily surrender! It pleases God to do His will.
“through Jesus Christ” - Jesus is our source of power. Apart from Him, we can do nothing!
“to whom be glory for ever and ever” - Everything God does is for His glory! Everything! Find out how He can receive the glory before you ask Him in prayer!
“Amen” - So be it!
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