Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. (Hebrews 7:23-28)
There is no tenure to the term of office for High Priest Jesus. His tenure is permanent. Like popes who die, so did the high priests of Israel. This high priest will never die; he's in office for good, and for you and me! He serves as Savior; whoever approaches Him asking for freedom from sin and entrance into the Kingdom of God, Jesus grants it. Jesus intercedes for us; proclaims us "blameless. He himself is holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens." The ultimate sacrifice offered was Himself, death on the cross, the Pascal Lamb of God; all our sins were paid in full. The law allowed the appointment of high priests, then the word of God appointed His Son, Jesus our Lord, as the perfect and eternal high priest.
We know His name. He knows ours. He loves us, and is waiting to hear from us. Let us approach His throne with faith.
PRAYER: Loving God, we praise You and thank You for Jesus, our high priest. May we seek all we need from Him this day. In Christ Jesus we pray, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
