Jesus is Greater Than Angels (Dec 21)

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
                                    Hebrews 1:14 NIV

The book of Hebrews tends to be less often studied, for the book does contain several warnings about the dangers of apostasy.  Apostasy is the state of having rejected your religious beliefs.  In the mid-first century, there were Jews who were considering returning to Judaism and abandoning their Christianity.   Many readings in Hebrews focus on who Jesus Christ is, his relationship to angels, Moses, Melchizedek, and placing Jesus as the Great High Priest of the New Covenant.

Today's verse compares Jesus to Angels; and concludes by stating that Angels minister to those who are saved.  We read in Hebrews 1:6 that angels worship Jesus.  Again placing Jesus above angels.

In our society today, one might perceive an elevation of angels to places higher than God intended them to be.  Angels are messengers, servants, and not the provider of salvation that Jesus is. 

As a result, we again need to focus on Jesus, the name above all names.  Do not loose that focus despite other servants that God has provided.

Pray to focus on Christ.

In Christ,

David P