Be Still And Know

Hebrews 13.8 NLT 'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.' Yesterday we were encouraged to reflect on our former Christian leaders and to remember the example that they set. Much as we thank God for them the fact is that their life and ministry came to an end. The writer to the Hebrews contrasts them with Jesus whose ministry never comes to an end. Unlike them he is the same yesterday, today and forever. This means that Jesus is completely reliable. This is undoubtedly the most famous verse in this great letter and it is followed by the writer warning about people being carried away by false teaching. Jesus is the one who we need to focus our attention on knowing that he will never let us down. Every day gives us continual reminders of the temporary nature of our world. I travel about 35,000 miles by car every year, and have done so for many years, and I am incredibly grateful for my faithful vehicle. But I am continually reminded of the fact that it is just a temporary blessing! There is