DECEMBER 6, Hebrews 3:1-4

The Jews counted Moses worthy of great honour because he was a great leader. He led Israel out of Egypt so they respected Moses and held him in the highest regard. Just like the Jews, we have people that we look up to, respect and admire in the Christian faith. Do you have such a person that you hold in high regard? Today we are reminded to consider Christ above man. Why are we to consider Christ?

Christ is the Apostle and High Priest of our faith. Christ is the only Apostle sent by God from heaven to earth. Unlike the angels who were God’s heavenly messengers, Christ came as the Son of God, the chosen Saviour. He not only brought the message of salvation, He preached and taught the people all of God’s Word. There is no greater Apostle of our faith. No man, no matter how great and godly a preacher, can even come close to who Jesus is! He is not only the Apostle sent from God’s right hand, He is also the High Priest who represents us.

As sinners, we have no way to approach God because He is holy and pure. We need someone to stand before God on our behalf. Christ is able to stand before God and represent us as our High Priest because He came as a man like you and me. But unlike us, Christ was the perfect man because He obeyed God perfectly, and did not sin. That is why only He qualifies as our perfect High Priest before God! All other men fall short of this perfect standard, including Moses, church leaders, pastors, and even the kindest people that you can think of.

Above all, Christ is worthy of more glory and honour than any man because He is the Creator. It is Christ who calls us to His work and enables us to serve him. No matter how much we look up to Christian leaders and teachers, they are just like us, all sinners saved by the wonderful grace of God! No man can boast of anything. Therefore, give to Him all the glory and guard yourself against placing any man in a higher position than Christ! There is so much confidence that we can have in our faith when we consider who Christ is!

Thought: There is nothing wrong with having godly examples to follow, but do not let them take the place of Christ in your heart.

Prayer: Father in Heaven, thank You for the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Apostle and High Priest of my faith. He alone is worthy of all glory and honour. There is none like Him. May I daily learn to praise Him with my whole being. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.