9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

Hebrews 12:9-10

Explanation:

Today’s text makes the comparison of our earthly father to our Heavenly Father.

Comparison	Earthly Father	Heavenly Father
Discipline? Corrected us?	Yes.	Yes.
Obedience and Honor?	Yes. “gave them reverence”	We should. “much rather in subjection”
Which is worthy of morehonor and obedience?		He is!
Duration	“few days”- Our childhood	For our whole saved lives
Motivation	“after their own pleasure”	“for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness”

Application:

We should listen and obey our heavenly father who wants us to grow into His holiness. He wants us to be obedient. He wants us to live! He isn’t just with us for a time, He is in us all the time. We should be obedient, trusting that God knows and wants what is best for us.

Response:

Dear Heavenly Father, Help me to love you and live for you today. Thank you for chastening me when I need it. Amen