Key Verse:

“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;

(for he is faithful that promised.)”

— Hebrews 10:23

Rooted Truth:

Faith that endures clings to God’s promises, not to circumstances.

Faith Story:

Polycarp, a disciple of the Apostle John, was arrested in the second century for refusing to deny Christ. When threatened with death, the Roman governor urged him, “Swear by Caesar, and I will release you.”

Polycarp replied,

“Eighty and six years have I served Him, and He has done me no wrong.

How then can I blaspheme my King who saved me?”

He was burned at the stake—his body perished, but his faith endured.

That’s the heart of Hebrews 10:23—holding fast means refusing to loosen our grip on truth, no matter what shakes around us. God’s promises don’t expire when storms come; they become our anchor.

When doubts whisper, hold fast.

When fear rises, hold fast.

When faith feels thin, hold fast—because He is faithful that promised.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Hebrews 3:14 – “For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end.”

2 Timothy 1:12 – “For I know whom I have believed…”

Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that he should lie…”

Daily Practice:

Write down one promise of God you’re choosing to “hold fast” to this week. Post it somewhere visible—on your mirror, dashboard, or phone background—as a daily reminder that His Word never fails.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, strengthen my grip on Your promises. When my faith wavers, remind me that Your faithfulness never does. Help me to hold fast—not to my feelings, but to Your unchanging Word. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What promises of God are hardest for you to hold onto right now?

• How has God proven faithful in past seasons of struggle?

• What does “holding fast without wavering” look like in your daily walk?

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