The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, March 7, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, March 7, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022
TOPIC: THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST'S PRIESTHOOD
Hebrews 4:14 - 5:10
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 5: 10
10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, March 7, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
Today the writer of Hebrews reminds us that as Children of God, we have obtained total access to God through our High Priest - the Lord Jesus Christ (Heb. 5:5-10). Jesus mediates between us and God and assures us of God's forgiveness. Unlike the high priest who could go before God only once a year, Christ is always at God's Right Hand, interceding for us. Jesus has more authority than the Jewish high priests because He is truly God and truly man. Born as a man, lived among men, went through the same human challenges and temptations without sin (vv. 14-15), he therefore, completely understands our weaknesses and sympathises with us. He is always available when we pray and can give us strength to overcome our trials and temptations.
Beloved, at times, we will undergo trials because we want to obey God's will. Remember, Jesus still sits at the right hand of God and makes intercession for us daily; and his priesthood is forever. Learn to depend on His grace alone and approach Him boldly to obtain mercy and help in time of need.
Prayer: Lord, fill me with courage when faced with trials and temptations so that Christ will be honoured in my life. Amen.