December 28
The Final Plea:
Hold Fast!
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Daily Steps
After two years of diving into doctrine, commands, and promises, the final, crucial instruction for the believer is not to start something new, but to hold fast to the foundational truths they already know. This verse provides the ultimate command for perseverance (Day 351) and the unshakeable reason why it is possible: our stability is not in our grip, but in the faithfulness of God.
The peace in this principle is found in secured hope:
The Command to Steadfastness: We are commanded to hold unswervingly to the hope we profess. To hold unswervingly means to not drift, waver, or be swayed by deception (Day 347) or trials (Day 337). The hope is the Anchor of Hope (Day 340)—the firm certainty of our eternal security (Day 297) and the glorious rest of the soul (Day 354) that awaits us.
The Source of Stability: Our ability to hold fast is rooted entirely in he who promised is faithful. This directs our focus away from our own weakness and onto the absolute, unchanging faithfulness of God (Day 285). The Lasting Promises (Day 354) He has given—from salvation to guaranteed completion (Day 351)—are secure because of His nature, not ours.
The Lifelong Discipline: This is the concluding summary of discipleship (Day 325). Holding fast requires continuous vigilance (Day 362), consistent prayer (Day 355), and abiding in Christ (Day 352). It is the daily choice to rely on the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ (Day 357).
Your peace is secured by secured hope. Embrace this Final Plea today by looking at your life and asking yourself what you are holding onto the tightest. Commit to releasing anything that distracts you and hold unswervingly only to the hope that is guaranteed by the faithful God.
Reflective Question
What is one area of hope (e.g., hope for healing, hope for a relationship, hope for the future) that you have allowed to waver recently? How can you specifically remind yourself today that he who promised is faithful to secure that hope?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I confess my tendency to let doubt creep in and to lose my grip on Your promises. I thank You that my hope is not in my own strength but in Your unshakeable character. I pray for the grace and steadfastness to hold unswervingly to the hope I profess. Secure my peace today in this secured hope, and may the faithfulness of You who promised be my constant strength. Amen.
