Jesus Christ offered just one sacrifice for our sins and settled the matter
forever. This is the kind of High Priest we need! We are prone to sin daily,
even hourly; we need to be able to turn to Him for spiritual help. As our High
Priest, Christ gives us grace and mercy so that we need not sin. But if we do
sin, He is our Advocate at God’s throne. If we confess our sins to Him, He
forgives us and restores us.
The application is obvious: Why turn away from such an adequate High
Priest? What more can you find in any other person? The priests who served
under the Law of Moses had human infirmities and weaknesses, and they
often failed. Our heavenly High Priest has been “consecrated [perfected]
forevermore” (Hebrews 7:28), and there is no spot or blemish in Him. Such a
High Priest “suits us perfectly”!
Are you availing yourself of His gracious ministry?
From the Word: “Because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent
priesthood. Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God
through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them…. He sacrificed
for their sins once for all when lie offered Himself” (Hebrews 7:24-25, 27,
NIV).
Also consider: Hebrews 9:23-28; 1 John 1:9.
Action assignment: If you can, find in a hymnal the song “Christ Has for
Sin Atonement Made.” Sing it or read it. Then in prayer, tell the Lord that you
agree with the song, “What a Wonderful Savior!”
Warren W. Wiersbe
www.backtothebible.in