CHRIST AS A SON. Hebrews 3:6
A mission had long been planned for the Lord Jesus Christ, even before the world was created. He knew exactly how much it would cost—the full price that had to be paid. The day came when the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. First steps were taken toward a humble place. The Father loved Him, but redemption could not wait; it carried a high price. The Son became a Servant, doing His Father’s will, even though both are omniscient. Every act of mercy, every display of divine authority was performed by Him who is omnipotent, from Judea to Egypt; Galilee to Jerusalem. He saw a man sitting under a tree beyond the reach of sight; He is omnipresent. Never avoiding the needs, large or small, of those who came to Him suffering, He was obedient to His Father’s will.
Christ is a faithful Son over His house, which consists of God’s people who are His household. We are not saved by being steadfast and firm in our faith; rather, hope and courage reveal the true nature of our faith. Failing to remain steadfast shows someone who is not a child of God. Perseverance despite obstacles, persecution, and trials proves the reality of someone with a divine nature inside them. That strong faith endures when facing temptation, false teachings, and ridicule because they remain faithful to God and His Word.
Our Lord Jesus is actively building the church today, and Christ Himself is the Head of this body of people who are children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. The warning: “If we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end,” reminds us of when we first believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. In true repentance and faith in the Savior, we become “partakers” (partners, v. 14), and our faith will endure.
There will be times when our faith falters because of circumstances like what happened to Peter. When we become spiritually careless and lazy, the joy and confidence we felt when we were first saved are at risk of being lost to the pleasures of life, political ambitions, or worldly friendships. Instead of remaining steadfast in our faith, we may lack the power to overcome sin, lose interest in reading the Bible, and neglect honest communication with God through prayer.
Boldness and confidence in the Lord, and what we know is true, make us “abounding in hope.” When hope is strong, we rejoice in things that glorify God, and we can even find joy in the midst of trouble. It is then that we find the strength to resist and overcome evil. We become conquerors through Him who loved us, and we have a joyful spirit and boldness of faith.
The powers of darkness are strong, but it is those who trust in the Lord and what He does who will have the strength to resist them. Those who stand against the enemy are bold in the Lord and glory in Him who makes us more than conquerors through Him. Faith is the mother of hope that reaches out to the future with confidence and celebrates what lies ahead. The faithfulness of our Lord is our security. He is the faithful Son over His house, so we can trust in Him when we do not rely on the flesh but walk in the Spirit.