Without question the most important thing in the lives of Christians is the gift of salvation. However, it is important to start there and move forward living our faith.

In Hebrews 5 and 6 believed to be written by Paul, he tells the early Christians in Hebrews 6:1, “Let us stop going over the same old ground again and again, always teaching those first lessons about Christ. Let us go on instead to other things and become mature in our understanding, as strong Christians ought to be.”

What are the next steps for Christians. Hebrews 6:9-11 writes, “I am confident that you are producing the good fruit that comes along with your salvation. For God is not unfair. How can he forget your hard work for him, or forget the way you used to show your love for him, and still do, by helping his children? And we are anxious that you keep right on loving others as long as life lasts, so that you will get your full reward.”

So the next steps are, showing our love for God and showing our love for others, “his children.”

Dear Lord, Thank you for the amazing gift of salvation you have given us. Help us accept this gift and take the next steps, living lives that demonstrate your love to all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.