Another thought (“Let us”) that comes from the reality of our ability to come boldly to God because of the blood of Jesus, we are to consider one another. God loves us, and sent His Son. Our responsibility in return is to love one another (cf. 1 John 4:11).
A part of love is edifying one another. Putting others before ourselves. We are fortunate for God’s wisdom in establishing our assemblies to allow for such expressions of love and fellowship. The Hebrew writer stresses the importance of our “not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.” In this context it is not because by missing we miss out on God’s blessings, or our benefit. It is an outgrowth of what God has done for us in sending His Son. We owe Him so much for His love that we are to respond to His love by showing love for each other.
The “Day” of verse 25 might have reference to the judgment of the Jews in A.D. 70. The time of the writing of the Hebrew letter was probably just a year or so before this event which would have been a great discouragement to all Jews (including Jewish Christians). The need remains for us as we contemplate the nearing of the final judgment.
