Scripture: Hebrews 12:19-29
There's a moment early in the series The West Wing that has stuck with me. It's the first day on the job for the President's new body man, Charlie, and he's witnessing the President publicly respond to some sort of crisis. He marvels to one of the staffers, Josh, that he's "never felt like this before." Josh smiles and says, "It never goes away."
There's something so real and significant about the influence of the President that it produces awe. The decisions and words of that one man and his team can alter the course of a nation and change millions of lives. The brief exchange from the West Wing captures it beautifully.
The awe of a White House staffer never goes away. Does ours?
We have personally experienced the Creator of the universe. Because of His great sacrifice, we continue to have access to His presence, mercy, and power. Can we really believe and experience this and not widen our eyes in wonder?
The author of Hebrews wants them to remember just how amazing all this is, that they might "worship God acceptably with reverence and awe." To this end, (s)he reminds them that they commune with:
- the God who will judge all creation
- Jesus who mediates for us by His blood
- a church of people whose names are written in heaven
- joyous angels-- thousands and thousands of them
Take some time to meditate on this. I think reverence and awe will come naturally.
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