The Danger of the Drift
Sharon Jaynes
“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 (NIV)
Many Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, ‘He told me all that I ever did.’” John 4:39 (ESV)
“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:10 (NIV)
“For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” Luke 15:24a (NIV)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:5 (NIV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
“For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does.” Psalm 33:4 (NLT)
“The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who seeks him.” Lamentations 3:25 (CSB)
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)
“And you will be given a new name by the LORD’s own mouth.” Isaiah 62:2c (NLT)
“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 (NIV)
“‘Return home and tell how much God has done for you.’ So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” Luke 8:39 (NIV)
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid! For behold, I proclaim Good News to you, which will be great joy to all the people. A Savior is born to you today in the city of David, who is...
“I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:8 (NIV)