Hold fast! Like the ivy holding fast to the post. Without the post it surely wouldn't be climbing upward. Takes a bit of patience to train ivy to go up the post, but with consistent
perseverance it takes off upward. Sometimes a wayward tendril seeks its own path, but
eventually it either makes its way around the post or it falls downward.
The book of Hebrews talks about holding fast the confidence and rejoicing of our hope
in Christ Jesus. The hold Jesus has on us is powerful and life changing. Nothing can snatch
us from His hand, nothing can separate us from His love. John 10:28-29, Romans 8:39. Scripture also teaches that we hold on to Jesus through faith in Him. I Corinthians 15:2, "hold fast that Word..."
There are 2 holds in Psalm 63:8. "My soul clings to you; Your right hand upholds me." I am thinking that too often we focus on our part; I have to hold fast, I have to work, I have to press on, I have to climb that post. Actually, the direction, the strength, motivation, the power comes from the post - the cross of Christ. It comes through His working grace in us, showing us His goodness and glory, His sacrifice and offering to make us right with the Father.
Jesus does so much for us through His grace that it makes our soul desire to cling to Him. It isn't a duty, but a wonderful freeing rest and joy to cling to Him. Jesus Christ not only saves us from our dark sin-heavy soul, but He gives our lives purpose and direction, meaning and hope. What a joy it is to cling to the cross of Christ! Have you ever seen ivy without a direction? It just becomes a wandering vine that is a nuisance, taking root here and there, messing up the garden. But give it a post or structure to grow on, and it becomes a majestic work of art in the garden!
So hold fast the Post, hold fast to the Word, hold fast to the rejoicing of hope in Christ.
K.C.
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