Lent

Therefore (Jesus) is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. (Hebrews 7:25)

 

Hebrews 7 has always been one of those baffling parts of scriptures that has eluded my understanding. It tells the story of Melchizedek, king of Salem and “priest of God Most High.” Melchizedek is a mysterious character with no family history and with no record after Abraham gave him 10% of all his plunder.  

Who was he? Why did Abraham regard him so highly? Who designated him as priest? What happened to him after this encounter with Abraham? How does he fit in with the whole tapestry of scriptural context?  

Apparently, he is important because the writer of Hebrews dedicates a good bit of space to rehashing his story. In studying  this passage, I am reminded of what my Daddy used to say, “There are a lot of things I don’t understand. But I will.”  

So, I’ll reserve my ponderings on Melchizedek for another day and focus on what I CAN grasp. Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because HE ALWAYS LIVES to intercede for them. That is my good news this Easter. 

Prayer

Dear God, help me to focus this Lent on the happy news that Jesus will always live to intercede for me. Amen. 

Today’s devotional was written by Charlie Barton, and read by Joey Smith.

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