Who is Jesus to You?

Hebrews 1:1-3 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.  
 
EIGHTY-FOUR days ago we began the study of Hebrews with these verses. At the end of the lesson, we asked two questions: Is Jesus supreme in your life? In your church? Would you answer these questions any differently now than you did then?
   Yes, it’s difficult to stop and remember what you read, especially if it is over time. But let’s consider each lesson as food we eat during the day. We may not recall what we had to eat last week, but we know it sustained and nourished us. You don’t need to tell the food, “Nourish my body.” The body naturally ingests and digests the food for your life.
   The Word of God is like that. It is Bread of Life we consume, hopefully day-by-day to feed our minds, strengthen our hearts and deepen our souls. We may not remember what we have read or learned specifically, but the Word changes us: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
   How then, has the Word penetrated your life? How has the Scriptures fed you regarding Jesus these past three months? Have you come to a greater understanding we are in the last days of history? Yes, these days may last for many centuries or conclude tomorrow. But we live in the time God has thoroughly revealed himself through the Son. The Bible we have is God’s complete word. The LORD feeds us all we must have for eternal life. We are prepared to meet him.
   Jesus is the fulfillment of the Covenants God promised to Adam and Abraham. Jesus has completed the law. Jesus completes the detailed prophecies spoken throughout Israel’s history from Abraham to Malachi. Jesus is the Great High Priest, who intercedes for his own before God. Jesus has completed the sacrifice, and we need only trust in and live into his sacrifice to be saved.
   Through Jesus, the Holy God made the universe. Jesus is the resurrection and the life everlasting. When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we see the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.
   We know Jesus sits at God’s right hand. He reigns in power and authority. He is preparing a place for us, so we can be with him (John 14). We know Jesus is the author and perfector of our faith. Trusting Jesus, we can be sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)
   We live in a wonderful time in history to know the LORD God as we do. May he be the Lord of your life forevermore. Amen.