November 9, 2021
Tuesday’s Thoughts on Scripture comes from Hebrews 10:12: But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God.” (NRSV)
When I read this line, I thought of Jesus saying, “it is finished,” as he breathed his last on the cross. His coming to earth to teach, heal, and show has ended. With the work done, Christ returned to where he was before, in the beginning as a person of the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Because of that promise, of that assurance, we also are returned or reconciled to God. And that promise is permanent, forever!
On a Sunday when we will be reminded that nothing on this earth is permanent (the gospel includes Mark 13:1-2), the assurance that Christ has made our life with God everlasting is comforting. We can trust that when our temples (whatever we falsely consider strong enough to save us like our health, our bank account, our relationships, etc.) fall apart, our constant and eternal hope is intact. Thanks be to God!!!
Blessings. And prayers.
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