Sreedhar's Journey

At the spur of the moment and without losing any time we make a decision, and for better or for worse we experience the consequences of the decision. Or, should we hold our decisions, lose time and have no impact? You have been told to be decisive and in others cases you have been told to take time to ponder your decision. Which is right? In the midst of a terrible fire in London , a baby was saved when thrown to someone below. We don't know the final outcome but at that moment the parent needed to make a decision. Making a decision for God is like that. You know you got nothing after death. So you better make a decision with someone who offers a proven solution. Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice and rose again from the dead. Hebrews 10:19-23 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with...

Everyone looks for the miracle remedy that would help them take care of every possible ailment. For me it is Apple Cider Vinegar. Do I take any other supplement? No. Do I take any medication for anything? No. In fact, I cannot remember when was the last time I visited the doctor for a prescription. I am thankful to the Lord for my state of health, and I will serve Him totally as long as I have breath. Especially because of what He has done for me.  Jesus did this for me and you. Hebrews 9:11-12 But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation. Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. The Westminster Catechism mentions that the chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. This is very profound and truly wonderful. It brings purpose to our living and even helps...

We are constantly reverting to the familiar to reduce the stress of change. What motivates this behavior? Every S-curve has a period of steep climb that is preambled by hard work. There are no shortcuts and the process is inevitable if we are going to keep progressing in anything that we do. God is a master in this. He has clear plans. Hebrews 8:13 In that He says, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. The people of Israel had this plan revealed much earlier, but they could not accept it when it came to pass. Jesus was born among them through a virgin birth. This was God's way to enter our human dimension. He was about to take the world through a new S-curve and a paradigm shift. Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be ...

The Way of the Master Evangelism is an approach I once heard about. Based on what I read on one website, it is a technique developed by TV-show hosts Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron, which seeks to witness to the lost by application of the Mosaic Law to show men their sin and ultimately bring them to conviction and subsequent repentance. This chapter in Hebrews shows the need and the provision for a perfect sacrifice. Hebrews 7:24-25 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. Who is the writer talking about? Obviously, Jesus! There are no cultures or faiths that have no concept of sin. (Apologies for the double negative). The issue is what do you do with it? God gave clear instructions to the Jewish people what they were to do in ancient times. As I review many other beliefs, including my former belief, there is the same co...

I was in the Boys Brigade once a long time ago when I was 12. I attended it for a good 2 years at a Methodist Church near my home at that time, before I decided to join the Boy Scouts in my school. One of the fond memories I had was singing the theme song, " We have an anchor ". I was not a Christian then, but it planted seeds of faith for me. The following verse may have inspired this song, or reaffirms the words of the song. Hebrews 6:19-20 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. The people of Israel entered Egypt and endured 400 years of slavery as was foretold to Abraham their forefather.  This information would have been passed to his son and grandson before Jacob took his whole family to Egypt to escape the famine in the region.  Did the people of Israel stay faithful t...

Every parent is eager to see their child progress from being a new born baby to an adult. From being totally dependent on them for every single thing to being totally independent. In many cultures they have a serious process for a child to enter adulthood, and it usually happens at puberty. The writer of Hebrews is concerned with the followers of Jesus Christ entering "adulthood" in their faith. Hebrews 5:9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, This verse had to be shared to show that Jesus, who is God, was perfected in His humanness to become the provider of eternal salvation. He became the perfect sacrifice for us. Likewise, we must know our responsibility as "spiritual adults". Not feeding on milk but on meat.  However, sometimes we have to go back to the core understanding and this means we may have to go back to milk. Hebrews 5:12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach yo...

It is truly amazing. No other book comes close to being the most printed and most read than the Bible. Of course its heritage are the Jewish Holy Scriptures. But, the New Testament is original in bible content based on God inspired writers of the first century church. These have been well authenticated to be the original writings and reflect actual events, persons and places. Hence, the following could be said. Hebrews 4:12, For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hence, many quote it, including the prophet of the fastest growing religion in the world. The bible has withstood the test of time and continues to encourage and edify many generations of followers of Jesus Christ. If you are feeling down, or need direction in this complex web of life, read the Bible. Nothing comes close. The chapter comes to a cl...

Do you believe there is a God out there? Actually, it takes great faith to believe there is no God. Imagine the universe, the earth, living and non living things, the human spirit, emotions and thought processes coming from something other than God. I cannot imagine it. And so, if there is a God, what is He telling us? Hebrews 3:7-8 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, In the day of trial in the wilderness. Our human nature is such that we know we need to seek help but we want to do things our way. God has a wonderful plan. He did so for the people of Israel as written in this chapter but they pursued their own ideas. As a result they could not enter God's rest for them. Hebrews 3:18-19 And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not obey? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and receive His great love an...