Holy Partners in a Heavenly Calling

Scripture passage that caught my attention today: Hebrews 3:1-3 Therefore, brothers and sisters, holy partners in a heavenly calling, consider that Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2 was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses also “was faithful in all God’s house.” 3 Yet Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.

Observation: we are “holy partners in a heavenly calling.”

Application: What is it that we—who claim to be Christian—are doing when we go about our work, service, and play?

The writer of Hebrews claims that we are “holy partners in a heavenly calling.”

I must admit, that sounds like a pretty grand vision. It’s more than usually comes to mind as I prepare for another meeting, water shrubs, or do something personably enjoyable like cruise a farm equipment lot (I know…what’s fun for me is not exactly everyone else’s idea of a good time!).

Are we really “holy partners in a heavenly calling” when we do such things?

Strangely enough, I think the answer to that question can be “yes.”

As we go about our lives we carry with us the image of Jesus. To put it in military terms, sometimes it’s like we are on active duty and sometimes it’s like we are in the reserves. But either way we are partners to be sure.

What makes us holy partners is, of course, Jesus. And what makes it a heavenly calling is also, of course, Jesus.

The author’s reminder that we are partners serves as witness that we are not alone. And since the calling comes from heaven…well…that’s big, very big.

Prayer: Lord, thanks for the calling and the partnership. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

(Readings today included: Hosea 5-9 and Hebrews 3)