They both say to hold on, don't quit, be about faith, love and freedom.Dierks Bentley, in his latest single, I Hold On, writes the journey of his life, moving up in the world of country music while holding onto the values he holds dear.
The author of Hebrews, writing thousands of years ago, details the journey of chasing God, moving through life's troubles and discipline while holding dear our love for God and his values.
Both appear autobiographical.
Bentley: "It was really important to me that this video capture the story of this song...my story."
Hebrews 12: Do you see what this means--all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it....Work at getting along with each other and with God...Do you see what we've got? An unshakable kingdom!Bentley says hold on to the freedom we enjoy in this country. The author of Hebrews reminds us of the freedom we have in our ultimate country, God's kingdom.
The chase of God includes reflecting mirrors all around: people who remind us of what is truly important and worth the rigor of holding on.
Thanks, Dierks Bentley, for holding on and reflecting that in your video and song.
Thanks, veterans of the faith, for holding on and reflecting that in the biblical record of your journey.
Thanks, God, for your prism of love that says hold on, revealing itself in infinite ways.
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