Pay Attention

 

“For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.” Hebrews 2:1

Following Jesus is serious business. It isn’t a pastime, a hobby or a social engagement. It requires our best efforts and serious focus.

This verse in Hebrews has always haunted me. The writer basically says to his readers, “Pay attention”! I can imagine a parent saying the exact same thing to a text-distracted teen driver.

Much like that distracted driver, it is possible for us to lose focus and drift away from Jesus:

We can drift away from community with other believers
We can drift away from serving
We can drift away from worshipping and giving
We can drift into sin
We can drift into spiritual doubt
And, we can drift into full rebellion against God

Friends, don’t take lightly the effort required to follow Jesus. It isn’t a part-time gig. And don’t miss what the Devil wants to do. He isn’t trying to just make you less effective; he’s trying to take you out of the game entirely. He’s trying to destroy your faith.

So pay attention!

Father, help us to be very serious in our daily efforts to stay faithful to you. In Jesus’ name . . .

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