Introduction:   Many precious truths are found throughout the book of Hebrews. They are fresh truths that need to be cultivated regularly by the believer.  Twelve of these truths are found with these two words in front of them: "Let us".  In our text verse, we find the truth of "Let us go on unto perfection". This word means coming into full maturity like fruit does in its season. No one really likes green strawberries. They want them to become perfect or fully mature. In verse 2, we find some doctrines, which are important but should move passed early in the Christian life. They are doctrines like baptisms. The laying on hands is that separating folks for the service of Christ like was done to Paul and Barnabas in the Book of Acts 13:3. Then the next two doctrines should give no true believer problems. They are the resurrection and the eternal judgment that awaits every lost man, woman, boy and girl who do not take Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. What the apostle Paul is trying to tell us is this: "Let us go on". Too many people are forever looking in the past. Very few people are really majoring on the majors.  Most major on the minors. Listen closely to the call of this verse: "Let us go on".  Those words speak of forward motion.  They speak of a fellowship movement.  Isn’t it time for us to take heed to the scriptural command of our Lord and Savior: "Let us go on". It is my desire to give you some thoughts to help encourage you as the Lord encouraged me.

I.     RUTS IN THE WAY OF GOING ON

A rut is a grave with both ends kicked out.  What are some of these ruts?  It may be…

 

A.        The Rut Of Circumstances

·         It could be the circumstances of discouragement.

·         It may be the circumstances of despair. 

·         It could be the circumstances of the devil. 

       

B.        It Could Be The Rut Of Crisis

Have you ever seen a time when people seem to be going from one crisis to another?  There seems not to be a time of the mountain top time with God or it so short you did not get an opportunity to enjoy it.

 

            C.        It May Be The Rut Of Corruption

Our country is corrupt. We see corruption of our possessions.  Whatever you may have will evidently see some type of corruption.

Whatever ruts you may find yourself in, I have good news for you.

II.        REASONS FOR GOING ON

       

A.        Jesus Is Still Lord

·         He is still powerful .

He can still work in our lives. He still knows all. He knows our hurts and pains. He knows about the circumstances, crisis's, corruption, and carnality. He knows our motives. He knows our hearts. 

·         He is still present. 

He is not sitting at the right hand of the Father wringing His hands in despair. He knows the answers to our problems. He is here with us in these days of the ruts.

       

B.        The War Is Not Won

John 9:3-4 “Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”

1.   There are still victories to be won. We live in victory. 1John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

2.   There are souls to be won.  There are plenty of people who need to be won to Jesus Christ.

3.   There are new heights to be climbed.                            

 

        C.            The Prize Will Be Worth It       

Philippians 3:13-14 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

            

III.       REWARD OF GOING ON

 

A.        What Is Satisfying To Him Will Be Rewarded.

1 Cor. 3:11-15 God will not judge the size of work but the sort of our works for Him. What satisfies Him is work that is like gold, silver, and precious stones. These stand the test of fire.

       

B.        Those Who Will Be Saved Will Be A Reward For Going On.

(1 Thess. 2:19) "For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?"

Conclusion:  Why should we be discouraged when we have such a plain command from the Lord to go?  David was faced with the lost of his family from the hands of the enemy and was facing death at the hands of his men for the lost of their families. But it is important to see what David did in response of these crisis's. 1 Sam. 30:6 "but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God".  There is the secret for going on. It is by encouraging ourselves in the Lord. Today let move forward and not sit in despair, discouragement and depression. Let us go on. Let’s dedicate ourselves once again to the task of building this church for the glory of God. Let’s dedicate ourselves 100% to the Lord and go forward in our Christian lives for the Lord.