|
|
|
Hebrews 2:14-18 (Click to view Bible text below.)
This word from Hebrews makes it very clear: Jesus became one with us to save us. Death still holds the fear of the unknown for us. Yet, Jesus became like us, in "every respect," so that his sacrifice covers us completely. No longer do we need to fear death. And because He is one with us, we need not hold on to any fears: for "he is able to help those who are being tested."
Holy Lord, there is so much about us that continues to drive fear into our hearts. Help us to know that Jesus has overcome all. There is nothing—no power, no evil—that we need fear. You are with us in all and through all. Amen.
Bob Iverson
St. John's Lutheran Church, Northfield, Minn.
Master of Divinity, 1981 |
Hebrews 2:14-18 (NRSV)
14 Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death.
16 For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham.
17 Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people.
18 Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
return to devotion |
| |
|
Please forward this e-mail to a friend!
This week's devotions are offered by a Luther Seminary alumni/ae from the graduating class of 2001
Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian communities across the country and around the world. It is the largest of the eight seminaries in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
We invite you to join us online for our daily chapel service.
Luther Seminary Faith Resource Spotlight Archives
Archive of Luther Seminary and its predecessors. ELCA Region 3 collection dating back to 1843. Guidance for congregations preserving their history. More information. |
| |
|
Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
For best viewing of future e-mails, please add comm...@luthersem.edu to your Safe Senders List or Address Book.
You are currently subscribed to these God Pause daily devotions as honeybe...@gmail.com.
If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click below to Manage Email Preferences and uncheck the God Pause list.
Forward to a friend | Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe from all Luther Seminary lists
This email was sent to honeybe...@gmail.com by Luther Seminary
2481 Como Ave. | St. Paul | MN | 55108
|
|
|
