Let us come boldly to the throne of grace

Hebrews 3:15-"For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weakness, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin."

Looking at this should give any Christian second thought about coming up with excuses for unrighteous behavior. Although it is inevitable that sin will accompany us at some point in our lives, we also make the decision, one way or another, to give in to sin. As pastor Dave had talked about during revival, it is a conscious decision on our part. "The law of the spirit of life in Jesus Christ has made me free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2). How can we know that we are in this cycle? Joe has talked about suffering, to do so in the name of righteousness is what is honorable in the eyes of our father. I Peter also declares this " For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil." (3:17)

4:8- "Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered."

Let our hearts be refined by whatever flames come our way. In his suffering, Jesus was able to save the souls of every person who believes he is the living Christ. Why then should we feel that nothing good can come of our misfortunes when they come? Every one of the disciples died a grisly death, except John, and it was because they had a conviction to preach the gospel wherever they were led. God will not forsake you, he hears every cry of anguish in the furrows of our hearts. Let our lives consist then of 'solid food', for "solid food belongs to those who are mature, to discern both good and evil." (Hebrews 4:18)