That was a great chapter. Your comments were insightful and you prayers continue to be wonderful Sara. I made time to rest from all my activities and the cats are sleeping - ha. Matthew Henry said the same insightful comments nearly 300 years ago. It's amazing, the same Spirit Pastor Henry had lives in us as well. ............................................................................................................. Hebrews 4:1-10 "The privileges we have under the gospel, are greater than any had under the law of Moses, though the same gospel for substance was preached under both Testaments. There have been in all ages many unprofitable hearers; and unbelief is at the root of all unfruitfulness under the word. Faith in the hearer is the life of the word. But it is a painful consequence of partial neglect, and of a loose and wavering profession, that they often cause men to seem to come short. Let us then give diligence, that we may have a clear entrance into the kingdom of God. As God finished his work, and then rested from it, so he will cause those who believe, to finish their work, and then to enjoy their rest. It is evident, that there is a more spiritual and excellent sabbath remaining for the people of God, than that of the seventh day, or that into which Joshua led the Jews. This rest is, a rest of grace, and comfort, and holiness, in the gospel state. And a rest in glory, where the people of God shall enjoy the end of their faith, and the object of all their desires. The rest, or sabbaths, which is the subject of the apostle's reasoning, and as to which he concludes that it remains to be enjoyed, is undoubtedly the heavenly rest, which remains to the people of God, and is opposed to a state of labor and trouble in this world. It is the rest they shall obtain when the Lord Jesus shall appear from heaven. But those who do not believe, shall never enter into this spiritual rest, either of grace here or glory hereafter. God has always declared man's rest to be in him, and his love to be the only real happiness of the soul; and faith in his promises, through his Son, to be the only way of entering that rest." Hebrews 4:11-16 "Observe the end proposed: rest spiritual and eternal; the rest of grace here, and glory hereafter; in Christ on earth, with Christ in heaven. After due and diligent labor, sweet and satisfying rest shall follow; and labor now, will make that rest more pleasant when it comes. Let us labor, and quicken each other to be diligent in duty. The Holy Scriptures are the word of God. When God sets it home by his Spirit, it convinces powerfully, converts powerfully, and comforts powerfully. It makes a soul that has long been proud, to be humble; and a perverse spirit, to be meek and obedient. Sinful habits, that are become as it were natural to the soul, and rooted deeply in it, are separated and cut off by this sword. It will discover to men their thoughts and purposes, the vileness of many, the bad principles they are moved by, the sinful ends they act to. The word will show the sinner all that is in his heart. Let us hold fast the doctrines of Christian faith in our heads, its enlivening principles in our hearts, the open profession of it in our lips, and be subject to it in our lives. Christ executed one part of his priesthood on earth, in dying for us; the other he executes in heaven, pleading the cause, and presenting the offerings of his people. In the sight of Infinite Wisdom, it was needful that the Savior of men should be one who has the fellow-feeling which no being but a fellow-creature could possibly have; and therefore it was necessary he should actual experience of all the effects of sin that could be separated from its actual guilt. God sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, Romans 8:3; but the more holy and pure he was, the more he must have been unwilling in his nature to sin, and must have had deeper impression of its evil; consequently the more must he be concerned to deliver his people from its guilt and power. We should encourage ourselves by the excellence of our High Priest, to come boldly to the throne of grace. Mercy and grace are the things we want; mercy to pardon all our sins, and grace to purify our souls. Besides our daily dependence upon God for present supplies, there are seasons for which we should provide in our prayers; times of temptation, either by adversity or prosperity, and especially our dying time. We are to come with reverence and godly fear, yet not as if dragged to the seat of justice, but as kindly invited to the mercy-seat, where grace reigns. We have boldness to enter into the holiest only by the blood of Jesus; he is our Advocate, and has purchased all our souls want or can desire."
Shalom Sara! Henry is so adorable! What a wonderful 🙌❤️ study and prayer. I was so blessed, and really needed this today. My anxiety is relieved from earlier praise the Lord! Thank you for your prayers, I really cherish them. I pray for Yeshua’s blessings upon your evening, and me and Esther send you and the cats hugs! ❤️🥰😻🐶🤗🙏
@@robbinkaplan8451 Yay! I’m happy your anxiety has been lifted, too! 🙌. Thanks for the praise report!!! Glad you enjoyed the video, too!! Hugs to you and Esther!! 🐶😻🙏💕🙌
These are anxious times. I cant imagine trying to navigate this life without Jesus! Kitties help too😊! Maybe Guster wants his own litter box. I had one years ago that only liked a certain litter box and would go outside of any other box. They're funny little creatures. Thank you for always remembering those suffering in Israel and surrounding areas impacted by war and including the animals.❤
@@TheCatLady51 I know! I can’t imagine navigating life without Jesus either. He is the safe haven! Kitties do help. Gus is really picky about his litter boxes. I actually have put out five litter boxes and one is a litter robot lol. Lately he’s been pretty good about it but I have to make sure each box is perfectly tidy for him 😅
@TheCatLady51 Well, my best friend bought the litter robot for them (because they are her kitties 😅). And then I just basically have a litter plaza for them lol 😂
What a nice reading! I need some rest myself. Physically and emotionally. ☮ Feeling a bit worn out at the moment 😴💤 I need to rest by having faith in Him. 💖 Know that God loves you and has a plan for your life.
@@finnajane Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the reading! We can both seek to be intentional about entering God’s rest as I need to rest, too. Thank you for encouraging me! Will pray the Lord rejuvenates you 🙏🙏💕
Praise report!! My bladder scope was all clear today! Thank you all for praying. I don’t go back till January.
Yay!! That’s wonderful news!!! Thanks for the update!! PTL 🙌💕🙏🙌💕
great news! Glad to hear that! 🤗🤗
That was a great chapter. Your comments were insightful and you prayers continue to be wonderful Sara. I made time to rest from all my activities and the cats are sleeping - ha. Matthew Henry said the same insightful comments nearly 300 years ago. It's amazing, the same Spirit Pastor Henry had lives in us as well.
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Hebrews 4:1-10 "The privileges we have under the gospel, are greater than any had under the law of Moses, though the same gospel for substance was preached under both Testaments. There have been in all ages many unprofitable hearers; and unbelief is at the root of all unfruitfulness under the word. Faith in the hearer is the life of the word. But it is a painful consequence of partial neglect, and of a loose and wavering profession, that they often cause men to seem to come short.
Let us then give diligence, that we may have a clear entrance into the kingdom of God. As God finished his work, and then rested from it, so he will cause those who believe, to finish their work, and then to enjoy their rest. It is evident, that there is a more spiritual and excellent sabbath remaining for the people of God, than that of the seventh day, or that into which Joshua led the Jews.
This rest is, a rest of grace, and comfort, and holiness, in the gospel state. And a rest in glory, where the people of God shall enjoy the end of their faith, and the object of all their desires. The rest, or sabbaths, which is the subject of the apostle's reasoning, and as to which he concludes that it remains to be enjoyed, is undoubtedly the heavenly rest, which remains to the people of God, and is opposed to a state of labor and trouble in this world. It is the rest they shall obtain when the Lord Jesus shall appear from heaven.
But those who do not believe, shall never enter into this spiritual rest, either of grace here or glory hereafter. God has always declared man's rest to be in him, and his love to be the only real happiness of the soul; and faith in his promises, through his Son, to be the only way of entering that rest."
Hebrews 4:11-16 "Observe the end proposed: rest spiritual and eternal; the rest of grace here, and glory hereafter; in Christ on earth, with Christ in heaven. After due and diligent labor, sweet and satisfying rest shall follow; and labor now, will make that rest more pleasant when it comes. Let us labor, and quicken each other to be diligent in duty. The Holy Scriptures are the word of God.
When God sets it home by his Spirit, it convinces powerfully, converts powerfully, and comforts powerfully. It makes a soul that has long been proud, to be humble; and a perverse spirit, to be meek and obedient. Sinful habits, that are become as it were natural to the soul, and rooted deeply in it, are separated and cut off by this sword. It will discover to men their thoughts and purposes, the vileness of many, the bad principles they are moved by, the sinful ends they act to.
The word will show the sinner all that is in his heart. Let us hold fast the doctrines of Christian faith in our heads, its enlivening principles in our hearts, the open profession of it in our lips, and be subject to it in our lives. Christ executed one part of his priesthood on earth, in dying for us; the other he executes in heaven, pleading the cause, and presenting the offerings of his people.
In the sight of Infinite Wisdom, it was needful that the Savior of men should be one who has the fellow-feeling which no being but a fellow-creature could possibly have; and therefore it was necessary he should actual experience of all the effects of sin that could be separated from its actual guilt.
God sent his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, Romans 8:3; but the more holy and pure he was, the more he must have been unwilling in his nature to sin, and must have had deeper impression of its evil; consequently the more must he be concerned to deliver his people from its guilt and power. We should encourage ourselves by the excellence of our High Priest, to come boldly to the throne of grace.
Mercy and grace are the things we want; mercy to pardon all our sins, and grace to purify our souls. Besides our daily dependence upon God for present supplies, there are seasons for which we should provide in our prayers; times of temptation, either by adversity or prosperity, and especially our dying time.
We are to come with reverence and godly fear, yet not as if dragged to the seat of justice, but as kindly invited to the mercy-seat, where grace reigns. We have boldness to enter into the holiest only by the blood of Jesus; he is our Advocate, and has purchased all our souls want or can desire."
Wow! Thanks Mike! It’s always so inspiring to read your comments and MH still speaks to us! ☺️
Shalom Sara! Henry is so adorable! What a wonderful 🙌❤️ study and prayer. I was so blessed, and really needed this today. My anxiety is relieved from earlier praise the Lord! Thank you for your prayers, I really cherish them. I pray for Yeshua’s blessings upon your evening, and me and Esther send you and the cats hugs! ❤️🥰😻🐶🤗🙏
I am so glad to hear your anxiety has been lifted!
@@chelseagirl278 Thank you! 🥰🙏
@@robbinkaplan8451 Yay! I’m happy your anxiety has been lifted, too! 🙌. Thanks for the praise report!!! Glad you enjoyed the video, too!! Hugs to you and Esther!! 🐶😻🙏💕🙌
@@Readingthebibletocats Shalom Sara! I pray you have a very blessed day in Yeshua! ❤️🥰😻🐶🙏🤗
@@robbinkaplan8451 Thank you Robbin! 😻🐶💕🙏💕
These are anxious times. I cant imagine trying to navigate this life without Jesus! Kitties help too😊! Maybe Guster wants his own litter box. I had one years ago that only liked a certain litter box and would go outside of any other box. They're funny little creatures. Thank you for always remembering those suffering in Israel and surrounding areas impacted by war and including the animals.❤
@@TheCatLady51 I know! I can’t imagine navigating life without Jesus either. He is the safe haven! Kitties do help. Gus is really picky about his litter boxes. I actually have put out five litter boxes and one is a litter robot lol. Lately he’s been pretty good about it but I have to make sure each box is perfectly tidy for him 😅
@@ReadingthebibletocatsWow...you take great care of them. Would love the litter robot😉!
@TheCatLady51 Well, my best friend bought the litter robot for them (because they are her kitties 😅). And then I just basically have a litter plaza for them lol 😂
What a nice reading! I need some rest myself. Physically and emotionally. ☮ Feeling a bit worn out at the moment 😴💤 I need to rest by having faith in Him. 💖 Know that God loves you and has a plan for your life.
@@finnajane I pray the Lord gives you much rest in Him! ❤️🐶😻🙏
@@robbinkaplan8451 Thank you Robbin! 🥰 I pray peace and rest for you as well. 🙏
@@finnajane Thank you so much for your prayers! I so appreciate them. I understand how you feel. I’ve been quite worn out lately too. 😴❤️
@@finnajane Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the reading! We can both seek to be intentional about entering God’s rest as I need to rest, too. Thank you for encouraging me! Will pray the Lord rejuvenates you 🙏🙏💕
Mark 9:24. One of my favorites too!
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