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In this verse, the writer of Hebrews encourages us to press on confidently in the Lord. After we have done the work that He has called us to do, it might take time before we reap the benefits or see Him move as we hope. Today, we'll look at this verse in detail to understand what it is saying and how it affects the way we live.
It is helpful to know the context of this verse to understand its meaning. The writer was talking to persecuted Jewish Christians, reminding them of their own great suffering. Their response to this suffering had been to accept it with joy because they had confidence in the Lord's faithfulness. The writer reminds them not to lose confidence in God because they will be rewarded. After they have endured and done the will of God, they will receive the promise.
It can be difficult to endure in the Lord. It's hard to accept persecution and trials over and over again. It's tough to keep pressing into the Lord when you're in a culture that hates God, and sometimes the costs of the Christian life seem greater than the rewards. But Hebrews makes it clear: it is worth it. Doing the will of the Lord, especially amidst suffering, is always worth it.
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It is worth it because the Lord is faithful. He will not forget what we have decided to give up in order to honor Him. He will often not give the reward immediately, so patience and endurance are necessary. The wait time between sowing the seed and the harvest can stretch on for a very long time--years, decades, or even into another life.
And yet it is worth it because all the Lord's promises are true. He has already given us more than the Christian life will ever cost us, and we are not even on the other side of Heaven yet! Remember this when suffering hits and endure and abide in the Lord.
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