Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV
We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
“The upshot of all these benefits – God’s wrath being propitiated, our sins being buried in the depths of the sea, having an eternal salvation, and having an anchor for the soul is – that today, this very day, Jesus is alive with all authority over the earth. He is our advocate, our intercessor. He is sympathetic and gentle. He has opened the way for you and me to approach God’s throne confidently as a throne of grace.
And from there we receive all the help we need in every situation, even in our suffering, so that even there we can rejoice. We can be like those crazy, wonderful Christians in chapter 10: ‘You had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one’ (Hebrews 10:34). They were anchored in heaven because of the work of their superior priest.
So, preach to yourself: ‘I have a priest who lives forever and saves to the uttermost.’” (John Piper, www.desiringgod.org)
Prayer: God, what joy awaits us and fills our hearts even now as we look to Christ who lived, died and was raised to life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Let’s sing “He Will Keep You” by Sovereign Grace Music (click here).
– CHH
