Read Hebrews 2:2–3
If the message spoken by angels was binding … how shall we
escape if we ignore such a great salvation?
Hebrews 2:2–3
The composer of “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” Robert
Robinson, was converted under the mighty preaching of George
Whitefield. But later in life he drifted from the Lord. He had been
greatly used as a pastor, but neglect of spiritual things led him astray.
In an attempt to find peace he began to travel. During one of his
journeys, he met a young woman who was evidently very spiritually
minded.
“What do you think of this hymn I have been reading?” she asked
Robinson, handing him the book. It was his own hymn! He tried to
avoid her question but it was hopeless, for the Lord was speaking to
him. Finally, he broke down and confessed who he was and how he
had been living away from the Lord.
“But these ‘streams of mercy’ are still flowing,” the woman
assured him; and through her encouragement Robinson was restored
to fellowship with the Lord.
It is easy to drift with the current, but it is difficult to return
against the stream. Our salvation is a “great salvation,” purchased at a
great price. It brings with it great promises and blessings, and it leads
to a great inheritance in glory. How can we neglect it?
Something to Ponder
In what ways are God’s “streams of mercy” flowing through your life?