We are moving on from the third warning passage of the letter and the author is setting the context up to declare the promise that the Christ would be a priest in the order of Melchizedek, forever. The importance of this is many, for one thing no one could claim Melchizedek’s origins, just like Christ, who is eternal.
The warning passage was calling them not to fall away but through faith and patience to inherit the promises God had given them.
Is there an example of anyone who has lived their life like this? Yes!
“When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.” (Hebrews 6 v 13-15)
That was the promise to Abraham: I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.
When we make a promise we make it to a higher authority than ourselves, to God. “I promise to God” or “I swear by Almighty God that I will tell the truth” all indicating you are making a serious promise. God never does that because there is no one higher than Him. And so they can never fail.
We have a Bible full of them.
We must hold on to what God has said.
Even when it looks impossible and Sarah was barren: I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.
During the day of joy as Sarah gave birth to Isaac: I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.
Especially during the day of the surrender to God of what He has given as Abraham prepares to sacrifice his only son: I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.
God won’t fail you.
His promises will hold for you during the many changing seasons of your life.
So hold on to what has said and what He has given you. Hold on and you will inherit the promises of God.
Missions Paul 