Hebrews 12:25-29 {Lesson 12/Day 8}

What’s our natural and healthy response to fire? Keep clear! Come close, but not too close. All through the message of Hebrews, the author has been pointing out that what was once unapproachable is now available – Draw near! Come close! In fact, he’s reminded us that not only are we able to draw close, God has already entered in. God is so closely in that he reminds us that God’s Word is now on our heart! That’s close! They way of closeness has been made possible because of Jesus – our anchor of hope who made the way past the curtain keeping us out and left the curtain open for us – better, he dramatically ripped it open! With all that closeness we might be tempted to rush in and lather up in the grace thankful that it is His kindness that drew us in...but his kindness, while kind is only truly kind if we remember the alternative – consuming fire! It’s not a call to draw near to a cuddly God who has no concern for our past as much as it is a reverent response to the Creator of the universe who calls us in his kindness to repent of our sins and then approach with confidence – leaving the sins and weights behind so we can with uplifted hands and straightened knees walk to Him. And walk we must or face the consequences. God beckons us by his love and kindness and God also warns us to come by His way, not ours – through Christ. Join the Dwelling Richly Bible study the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6:30pm or Tuesdays at 9:30am. You'll enjoy the small group discussion time as well as the big group teaching. There are several Bible studies available free for you to download at www.LaMiradaChurch.com on the Women's Ministries Bible study page.