Monday, February 26
Hebrews 1:8-12
What a great privilege that we were chosen to be set apart by our joy! Where does this joy come from? This joy comes from our everlasting God who rules His kingdom with Justice. His command is fair and equitable. He calls us to be righteous. When we are, we find joy from God.
Through righteousness, we store up treasure in Heaven as seen in Matt. 6:19-21; treasure and eternal joy. Similarly, both Matthew and Hebrews mention that the Earth wears away. Wears away by moths, by animals that destroy, by mere time passing by. The Earth is growing old and worn. BUT GOD folds up the old and changes it. He alone is the one who stands forever. Outside time and our human understanding of dimension, He exists forever, everlasting, just, and unchanging.
In what ways do you feel you are actively and daily set apart by your joy?
What is your intent to be righteous? Is it Earthly focused or Heavenly focused?
In what ways can you invite God into your day that wears on and on? How can you turn your attention to Him amid a world constantly changing?
Aubrey Shaffer