“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
“For to which of the angels did God ever say,
‘You are my Son,
today I have begotten you’?” Hebrews 1:1-5
The letter writer begins, God has spoken to us by his Son, then in a few words opens heaven to reveal that incomparable divine One. He exquisitely describes the indescribable, efficiently expresses the limitless, and for finite minds cogently portrays the infinite. In three sentences he displays Jesus in His nature, office, glory, power, and victory as supremely excellent, worthy of our adoration.
Would that we began our daily ‘letters,’ our communication, intentions, and purposeful work, immersed in the radiance of the Son of God! Consider first that He speaks, that He came to earth to make a way for unbroken communion with us. His word is complete, without error, a true joy for the heart, revival to the soul, and light to our path. Are we listening? (Psalm 19:7-11; 119:89,105)
Ponder that as God’s Son, He is heir of all things, having created the world with God, setting His seal of delight and ownership on all that was made. If Jesus possesses everything, and fashioned it all with uniqueness and reason, why would I doubt His provision, or particular purpose for my life? How well do I trust this divine benefactor? What needs will I bring before Him today? (John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-16)
Jesus radiates God’s glory and bears exactly His nature. If I am His child, how accurately do I resemble Him? What brooding or godless habits do I indulge, or dark entertainment do I expose myself to, that stifles His light? What grudges or snippy attitudes keep me from reflecting His graciousness, kindness, and love? How evident is His nature in mine? (John 1:4; Philippians 2:1-8)
Consider that Christ upholds the universe by the word of His power. He sustains all He has made with immeasurable strength, order, and perfection. What places in my life seem out of gravitational control or off-balance? Will I bring them under the supernatural authority of the Lord? (Colossians 1:17)
This Lord Jesus made purification for sins, and reigns as Victor at the right hand of the Majesty on high. If He has borne all of sin’s sting and punishment, why do I still carry shame? How can I still harbor resentment and desire for vengeance for wrongs done to me? Where do I need to apply this finished work of Christ? (Romans 12:16-21; Ephesians 4:32)
Jesus is most excellent in every way! He is superior to angels and experts and energy and positivity! Will I believe and trust and prefer and praise Him?
Lord, ground me in Your most excellent name and character so all I do reflects the radiance of Your glory.
As the rain and snow 