Hebrews 6:9 But beloved we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

It was always so hurtful when I knew that I had acted in such a way that displeased my parents. I didn’t want to disappoint them and when I did I was usually more upset about disappointing them than I was about getting in trouble. My Grandmother wrote me a letter in which she declared that she knew I was a good boy and that I was going to live for Christ. Those words have stuck with me throughout my life. God says pretty much that same thing to the Hebrews, “we are persuaded better things of you” He says. Evidently God expects more out of His people than just mere spiritual existence, He expects us to excel. He’s not content with us just getting by living at the level of what others think is good, He believes we can do better. He even uses the word persuaded to emphasize His belief in us. Just as my Grandmother believed in me, God believes in us. He sees what we can’t and challenges us to let His best come forth. May we strive for better as we seek to please our Father is my prayer.

Keeping it Real!

Pastor Crowson