The book of Hebrews was written to the Jewish believers who were on the verge of losing their faith due to consecutive persecution. Some of them were imprisoned also (Hebrews 13:3). But it seems that nobody was martyred still (Hebrews 12:3-4).

This was not new for them. Because of their faith in Jesus Christ, they have faced persecution earlier also. During their earlier days they themselves were publicly exposed to insult and afflictions, they helped them who were treated in this way and they joyfully endured the confiscation of their property. But now when they are again facing the persecution, they don’t want to endure it. They felt it better and safe to go back to their old religion. They were slipping away from the truth. Even some of them were staying away from the church meetings (Hebrew 10:25). That’s why in this letter the author is again and again stressing his audience to hold fast or to have a firm grip till the end.

Hebrew 2:1 – “…give the more earnest heed to the things…”

Hebrew 3:6 – “…hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.”

Hebrew 3:14 – “…hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;”

Hebrew 4:14 – “…let us hold fast our profession.”

Hebrew 6:11 – “…every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:”

Hebrew 10:23 – “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;”

Hebrew 10:35 – “Cast not away therefore your confidence”

When life surprises you with problems one after the another, don’t despair. Don’t throw away your confidence. Instead, pay more attention to the word of God and hold fast to your Redeemer unto the end. Patiently endure the troubles because it carries rich reward in the age to come. Live by faith and never give up your commitment to Jesus Christ. (Hebrew 10:35-39)

Do we have to just go on enduring the pain without any help from God? Does God involve in our life during troubling times? Or Have God left us when we needed Him the most? The writer of the Hebrews tells us few important things in this regard.

1. Jesus Christ is able to help those who are being tempted. – Hebrew 2:18

2. Jesus Christ is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. He is not out of touch with our reality. – Hebrew 4:15

3. Jesus Christ is able to save us completely because He always lives to intercede for us. – Hebrew 7:25

Don’t go back when you are going through tough times. Never give up. Our heavenly Father is always there to help us, to sympathize with us and to save us completely. He will sustain you through all the trials. So, let us approach the throne of grace with confidence and find Him there when we need him most. There shall we obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrew 4:16)!! May God bless us all with His sustaining grace!!