2nd Cup of Coffee for 7/13/26: STEPPIN' ON THE DRAWSTRING of YOUR SWEATS
2nd Cup of Coffee for 7/13/26: STEPPIN’ ON THE DRAWSTRING of YOUR SWEATS
G’mornin, 2nd Cup faithfuls. Top off your cup of joe and come on over and have a seat. I think what I woke up thinking about yet again will be worth these few minutes together.
So---
“Hold on. Where did you find that title? Seriously? You got any idea what mental picture splattered across my just-awakening brain right now?”
Ah. Good, good. We’re tracking, you and I. As to the origin of the title…
Who was the mental giant who decided the drawstring on sweatpants needed to be a loop? Anyone else here ever been getting up on a lazy Saturday, yawning, stretching, and scratching—well, you know. Reaching over for that oft-washed, incredibly-soft pair of your fav sweats you’ve pulled on 543 times, give or take, and, gazing out the window at birds and squirrels in the birdbath, gave those sweats a good pull…
…aaand your big toe was caught in the loop of their waistband.
Never had that happen? Well, I have. For those like me, it just ain’t funny. I could create a hilariously accurate word picture of how that looked the last time it happened to me, but I think you’re maybe mentally replaying the last time it happened to you.
So. Let’s move on. During devotions early yesterday morning, I was slowed down by Hebrews 10:19-25. I encourage you to reread that passage from your own favorite translation/version, but for now let’s consider it as the New Living Translation puts it.
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.
23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
“Uh, okay. I’ve read that passage a few times, now. What popped out at you this time?”
I was hoping you’d ask, because I’ve read and reread that passage a few times, m’self. Something – okay, Someone – stage-whispered in my ear, “Do a little digging and take a closer look.”
I did that. I’m gratified I did.
Hebrews 10:24 reads, “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works…” The Greek term translated to motivate has the sense of convulsions.
“Whaaaat?”
I didn’t write it; I’m just reporting it. Maybe it’s a Greek form of hyperbole. Think of it this way: that’s a pretty dynamic way to define the tremendous influence and impact we believers can (and ought to) have on each other.
And you know what? If we’re all paying heed to Hebrews 10:24, I’m thinking interactions between all in the church body would be smoother and be creating more and more spiritual growth in heart, mind, and spirit.
And I'm thinking it would also benefit the entire church as well.
Well, that’s a wrap. Next time I see you, if you begin having an energetic fit in front of me I guess I’ll know you probably read this. And if I can induce you to take your act down a few notches, I’ll likely give you a hug and thank you for your, ah, motivation.
Keep it up, now.
That’s what Hebrews 10:19-25 is saying. Do it more and more.
Keep it up.
© d. dean boone, July 14, 2026
