DECEMBER 15, Hebrews 7:23-25

There were many priests who served Israel – approaching God on Israel’s behalf by carrying out the sacrificial system of worship. The priests prayed for the people and helped them to offer sacrifices to God. Without them, Israel would not be able to communicate with God and worship Him. In other words, the spiritual lives of Israel depended greatly on the priests. Their role and duty were very important to keep the people close to God! But as mere men, these priests would die one day and their service on behalf of the people would also end. How about us today? As people of God, do we have to go through any man to approach Him?

Like Israel, we need to approach God through someone. However, it is not through any human being; we can only go to God through Jesus Christ. What a great comfort that Jesus is greater than all other priests! Many things in life change. We change and the people around us change. The circumstances that we are in will never stay the same for too long. But Jesus Christ continues to be the same through ages past and His priesthood is unchangeable.

What does that mean for you and me?

It means that His office of priesthood continues even now in heaven! As our Great High Priest, what is He doing for you and me? Jesus “ever liveth to make intercession” for us! Whereas, the priests of old could only intercede for Israel for a short time, Jesus continues to pray for us. In times where our faith is weak, Jesus prays for us that our faith will not fail. When we suffer trials and persecution for His sake, He prays that we may continue to stand fast and not fall away. Where there may be disunity among Christians, Jesus prays that His truth and love will unite us so that the world may see Christ in us. Whatever situation you are in, Jesus knows and tenderly prays for you by name. He knows you best, and so He is the best person who knows how to pray for your needs, that your faith may be strengthened. Jesus never stops praying for you.

Jesus will never tire or waver in praying for us. As you have trusted in Him for salvation, continue to trust in Him for tomorrow!

Thought: Wow – Jesus never stops praying for me!

Prayer: Father in Heaven, thank You for the Lord Jesus Christ who is my Great High Priest. Thank You for showing me that He never stops praying for me. May I learn to trust in Him more for all my needs in life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.