The writer of Hebrews was addressing a group of believers who were tempted to give up in the struggle of their faith. They were being persecuted and were beginning to forget how faithful God had been to them. In the closing paragraph he offers them this blessing and benediction:
20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Remember, God is the God of peace; He is the very source of peace; you will find it nowhere else. Remember the One Who has made peace possible: the Risen Christ, and His powerful blood. Remember that this Covenant of Peace is eternal - not just for this life, not just for a few, but for eternity with God. Remember that now you can live a life to please God - which gives us that sense that all is well, that God is not done with us, that we do have His peace. Don't give up on the life of peace God has promised for you; He is always there, always true, ready to work in and through you, walking you into Eternity.
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