Hebrews 2:1-4 (MSG)
1 It’s crucial that we keep a firm grip on what we’ve heard so that we don’t drift off.
2 If the old message delivered by the angels was valid and nobody got away with anything,
3 do you think we can risk neglecting this latest message, this magnificent salvation? First of all, it was delivered in person by the Master, then accurately passed on to us by those who heard it from him.
4 All the while God was validating it with gifts through the Holy Spirit, all sorts of signs and miracles, as he saw fit.

Have you noticed that the cacophony of the world can drown out the whisper of the Holy Spirit? As I am tutored and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, I have learned that I must guard my heart – for I will drift. Sanctification will only happen when we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit. And our hearts are open most often when we worship, read/study the scriptures and pray.

God wants us to enjoy His creation. We enjoy it the way it was intended when we have a world view that is consistent with His plan. When we view it any other way, then we drift.

Sanctification is not only a step of salvation, it is a proof to us of our salvation. Is our faith and trust in Him today greater than last year? Last month? Yesterday? As we glorify God by sharing His good news, it sanctifies us. When we seek out and study with others that are farther along in their faith walk, it sanctifies us. God wants us to make disciples and to be disciples.

I fear the church is full of drifting Christians. I grieve for them. I pray for them. I pray that I will resist the temptation to drift. And I repent when I do.

Heavenly Father, help me to keep a firm grip on Your good news. I repent that I drift sometimes and miss out on the glories of the sanctification of the Holy Spirit. Save me from my silliness. Help me to look to the Father, for we are the crown of His creation. I pray this in the name of Jesus, who saved me from an eternity without Him. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,