July 04, 2016: SOAP #2405: 2Kings 15-16; Hosea 1; Hebrews 1

Scripture: Hebrews (NIV) 1:10 He also says, “In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”

Observation: Here the author of Hebrews is quoting from Psalm 45:6. This is what God the Father is saying to Jesus, who is God, the Son. The things of earth are temporary; Jesus is eternal. The things of earth will wear out; Jesus will never show any sign of wearing out. Worldly garments will need to be changed; Jesus remains the same.

Application: The governments of nations change with each leader. Leaders either complete their allotted time in office, are voted out, are overthrown, or die.   Worldly governments will change; the government of the church remains the same. Citizens in the USA are wondering who will be their President in 2017; many citizens of countries around the world are wondering what kind of government will be in place in 2017; but no one is wondering who will be the head of the church in 2017! There is no doubt about it!

Prayer:   Jesus, I know that you will not be returning for a nation with the right government; you will be returning for your church! It is not the United States you will be taking to heaven; it is your church! Keep this truth prominent in my thinking and keep my heart steady. Amen

Pastor Leon
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