Author Archives: L. Lyden

Follow His example Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Hebrews 13:8 To conclude the book of Hebrews, I want to leave you with verse 8 of Hebrews 13.  It says that right now Jesus is the same as He has always been and ever will be.  The following verse says so don’tContinue reading “May 17, 2021”

It’s His good work Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through JesusContinue reading “May 16, 2021”

Remember, Think and Follow Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. Do you remember the first time you heard about the love of God and His great salvation?  Maybe you didn’t receive it theContinue reading “May 15, 2021”

The Lord is my Helper So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 How do I respond under pressure?  Do I say: The Lord is my helper, I will not fear?  It’s not exactly my automatic response, but why not?  IContinue reading “May 14, 2021”

His Kingdom cannot be shaken Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.  Hebrews 12:28 Some days it looks like the world is falling apart.  Everything around us seems to be crumbling.  If you are aContinue reading “May 13, 2021”

Pursue peace Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:  Hebrews 12:13 We are all on the pursuit of something.  Some people are pursuing fame and recognition.  Others are seeking riches and wealth.  Some would pursue security and refuge, but today’s scripture tells us that none of theseContinue reading “May 5, 2021”

Keep your eye on joy “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”   Hebrews 12:2 Have you ever despised the shame of something?  Maybe youContinue reading “May 4, 2021”

Get rid of weights “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”  Hebrews 12:1 Chapter 12 of Hebrews continues talking about theContinue reading “May 3, 2021”

Hold on to the promise All these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. Hebrews 11:39-40 As we come to the end of Hebrews 11, we read the point of the entire chapter.Continue reading “May 2, 2021”

What action have you taken By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.  Hebrews 11:7 In Hebrews 11 there is an extensiveContinue reading “May 1, 2021”