Hold fast...
The testimony of the Israelites who held on to God's promise of a land to call their own was this: "But you who held fast to the Lord your God are all alive today." (Deuteronomy 4:4, ESV)
That's what we must do today! We MUST hold fast to the Lord Jesus! And, we'd better test stuff, and make SURE it's of the Lord. The Bible says, "...but test everything; hold fast what is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21, ESV).
The number one thing to hold on to is Jesus; He is a believer's confession over sin, over death, over hell, over Satan and over every stronghold and weapon. Jesus is the believer's confession over hardship and trial, over depression, oppression and suppression of truth. Jesus is the believer's confession over lies, deceit and destruction. Jesus is our confession over loneliness, fruitlessness and faithlessness. He is our confession against the enemies of God and man.
There is no name given under heaven whereby men might have hope to be saved, except Jesus. Hebrews 10:23 says, "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." (ESV)
Do you see that dear friend? Hold fast. He is faithful. He made promises. Don't waver.
Surely, these are that who receive a reward: "...he rewards those who seek him." (Hebrews 11:6c, ESV) Like those who were about to cross over Jordan and into Canaan, we want to hear God's approval, and we want life.
The believer holds on and is excited to one day hear "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master." (Matthew 25:21, ESV)
Beloved believer, hold fast!
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