Hebrews 10:19-25

19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by
the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain,
that is, his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let
us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our
hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies
washed with pure water. 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for
he who promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how we may spur one another
on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some
are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as
you see the Day approaching.

Meditation
1. Both v23 and 6:19 mention the hope: “hold unswervingly to the hope we
profess” (v23) and “this hope” (6:19).  What is “the reason for the hope” (1
Peter 3:15) that I have?  Many Christians feel the tension of being Christians
in this secular society and find it difficult to share their faith with others.
When was the last time I felt free to express my faith in Jesus Christ and the
hope that this gives me?
2. Christian fellowship and gatherings provide opportunities for believers to
care for one another, encourage one another, etc.  This week, share in my
cell meeting the difficulty I have in sharing my faith with others.  Ask the
other members to pray for me and to encourage each other.
3. During my quiet time alone today take a moment to ask God for the strength
to express my faith in all circumstances.

Personal Note on March 5's devotion:

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith (v.22).

I can have full confident that when I approach God in prayer, in reflecting His Words, and in feeling how he speaks to me in my life's circumstances.  My guilt and shame has been taken away through the blood of Christ.