If I Am Living for Jesus then…Hebrews 10:19-22

Scripture

• Hebrews 10:19-22 (NIV) 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let 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.

Point # 1

If I am living for Jesus then I spend more time with Jesus than I do running from Him; I seek Him out rather than not involving Him in my life situations.

Hebrews 10:22 (NIV) 22 let us draw near to God …

Point # 2

If I am living for Jesus then I don’t flip flop between Jesus and something else; my heart stays true to Jesus.

Hebrews 10:22 (NIV) 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart…

Point # 3

If I am living for Jesus then the words: it can’t be done; its impossible; it can’t be fixed; it’s hopeless; they’re hopeless- do not come out of my mouth because I believe that Jesus can do the impossible. Hebrews 10:22 (NIV)

22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith…

Point # 4

If I am living for Jesus then I am living like a person who has been washed clean and no longer carrying the dirt and guilt mistakes have stained me with.

. Hebrews 10:22 (NIV) 22 let 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

Conclusion

– If I am the Christian that I am suppose to be:

• I enjoy spending time with God.

• I am not flip flopping between Jesus and something else.

• I am believing God for the impossible.

• I am experiencing the blessing of not carrying a load of guilt.

Which way are you going? Are you drawing near or pushing away?