Hebrews 4:14Since then we have a great high priest who has passed
through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. … 10:35Therefore do not throw
away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36For you have need of endurance, so that when you have
done the will of God you may receive what is promised. 37For,
“Yet a
little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay; 38but my righteous one shall
live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”
39But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed,
but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. (ESV)
As we look back, how do we tend to remember
ourselves? Do we treasure our accomplishments? Do we regret some missed
opportunities or broken relationships? Yet here we are, living our lives as
little soldiers of Christ. We are busy with our lives – be it our ministry,
family, career, or study. In the midst of our hectic lives, we do not “have time”
to pause and reflect upon our spiritual growth. I am not advocating an
extra-critical evaluation. Nor am I suggesting a heart bleeding self-apology. It’s
just an honest self-assessment before the Lord of our souls – rejoicing in
where we grow and admitting what we lack.
