There is so much doctrine in these four chapters of Hebrews! I could go on and on about how Christ is the superior sacrifice, how He is our King and Priest in the order of Melchizedek, how thousands of years earlier the old covenant and sacrifices pointed to Him, and how He is in heaven interceding to God on our behalf. But there was one short verse from these four chapters that really hit me this week:
“How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!” Hebrews 9:14
Because of Jesus’ great sacrifice and death, not only are my sins cleansed but I also can serve the living God.
So many people today struggle through life without a purpose or plan. They wonder why we’re on earth. They wonder if God really cares about us. They wonder what they should be doing with their lives. They wonder how they can experience true satisfaction and fulfillment. This verse clearly tells us that part of our purpose on earth is to serve God.
Am I being the best person I can be? Am I being what God has called me to be, and am I doing what He has called me to do? How well am I serving Him? Do I thank Him for the opportunities to serve Him? Do I ask Him for more opportunities to serve Him? How can I better serve the living God?