Daily Devotions
Hebrews
He is not ashamed to call them brethren.
Text: Hebrews 2:11
A DEEPLY MOVING TEXT
One of the most moving texts in the Book of Hebrews may be found in the following text.
“For which reason He is not ashamed
to call them brethren.”
Hebrews 2:11c
1. We are guilty of shamefully failing the Lord
The following things describe “the average Christian” (Cf. Romans 6-7):
a) We are carnal, sold under sin (Cf. Romans 7:14).
b) Sin dwells in us (Cf. Romans 7:17, 20).
c) In our flesh nothing good dwells (Cf. Romans 7:18).
d) Evil is present within us (Cf. Romans 7:21).
e) We are wretched (Cf. Romans 7:24)
2. He is not ashamed of us
a) This is a staggering statement!
b) How could Jesus not be ashamed of us?
Three thoughts suggest themselves automatically:-