Hold on tight

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful."                           Hebrews 10:23 NKJV

In an ever-changing world of heartache and bewilderment, it is wonderful to have the promise that Jesus remains the same, He never changes (Hebrews 13:8). If you read Hebrews 10:19 through to verse 23, you will read that, we as Christians, have permission to enter the Most Holy of Holies whenever we choose. Usually only the high priest had this privilege but, the veil was torn through His flesh on the cross, giving us free entry. Therefore, we who have this privilege can draw near with a true heart that has been sprinkled with pure water and our sins forgiven. We need to hold on to these scriptures, especially when things become tough and evil is trying to convince us that we have it wrong. We don't, Jesus Christ is the Truth and wants to draw us near to His presence.

When we have let ourselves down and fallen into sin, it can be so easy to give up with a 'God will never forgive me now' attitude. This is what the devil wants us to believe. Remember, he is a liar and can be so convincing if we listen too long to what he has to say. I know I mention it quite often but, look how he convinced Eve and Adam who was standing nearby, of how it was ok to eat the fruit of the tree, 'You will not surely die.' Genesis 3:4. He twisted God's Word and had them both hooked. Don't allow him to do this to you! He will if he can.

How should we respond to him? 'For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.  13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Ephesians 6:13-14. You cannot take on the devil on your own, he will defeat you. Look what you're up against. The devil has had plenty of practice in defeating Christians, don't let him defeat you. Put on your armour (v14 - 18) and approach in the Name of Jesus. This is where the power is: 'Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,  11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.'  (Phil 2:9-11).

So, make a stand and keep on standing

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If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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