19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:19-23 (emphasis added)
Confidence in the blood of Jesus.
Drawing near to God in full assurance of faith.
He who promised is faithful.
Blessed Assurance!
Hmmm. . . I seem to be on a hymn kick these days. :-) As soon as I read this passage though, this song burst into my head.
Blessed Assurance was one of my Grandma's favorite hymns while she was still with us here on earth. I clearly remember her singing it impromptu from her wheelchair once while visiting her nursing facility. That kind of spur of the moment song comes only from a heart bursting with what they believe, and fully believing every word of it. Coming from the lips of one nearing the end of her days here with us, Blessed Assurance was not just a beautiful hymn. It was a promise fulfilled. A reminder of faith about to become sight.
When the days are hard, let us remember the words of Hebrews (and the song it inspired). That we are to draw near to God in full assurance of faith. He who promised IS faithful! Blessed, blessed assurance indeed!
i really like this song!
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