AM I IGNORING?

Hebrews 2:3a

“For what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation …”

I used to think this verse was only for unbelievers-those who have yet to trust Christ for salvation.  Not anymore!

This verse is for me.  My salvation is in progress.  Yes, I have trusted Christ as my personal Savior and He will bring me to His house when I die or He returns.  Those are settled facts.  But He continues to help me “work out my salvation with fear and trembling”. (Phil 2:12) 

So, having said that, what’s the next logical thought?  It’s this:  how do I ignore this great salvation?

Well, it’s simple.  I ignore this great salvation …

• ·       when I deliberately choose to ignore God’s commands to me

• ·       when I go my own way instead of His

• ·       when I don’t forgive

• ·       when I say by my words and actions, “Nevertheless, not Your will but mine be done”

I can fill in the blanks with heaped up sins in my own life.  Can you?  Will you?

Let’s NOT ignore this great salvation!  Let’s pay close attention to it!  As God helps us “work out our salvation”, He is glorified, we are blessed with His nearness, and our paths cross with people who need to hear about this great salvation-and we’ll be in the right place to tell them.

Father, please help me today to not ignore this great salvation!

Thank You, Father!  Amen.