Bishop Keith Butler
Dec 22, 2023
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. 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. (Hebrews 4:14-15)
Paul, whom I believe to be the one who penned Hebrews, wrote to the church in this letter about an eternally comforting truth: we have Jesus as our great High Priest.
The role of the High Priest was threefold:
1) To pray and intercede on behalf of the people to God.
2) To offer gifts and sacrifices on the behalf of the people they serve.
3) To be a bridge between humanity and God.
The verse continues to let us know Jesus is better than any High Priest that ever existed. He is both 100% human, which means He understands and has experienced all the infirmities that issues that we have, and He is 100% God, for He remained without sin. Humans who have had the honor of being in that position were fallible and could make mistakes in fulfilling the duties ascribed to them. However, our High Priest is Jesus, the Son of God, the Alpha and Omega, who has ascended into Heaven and sits at the right hand of the throne of God.
Therefore, Paul reminded us in Hebrews 4:14 to hold fast our profession of faith. We can be assured that our confession of faith is going to reap results because we know who is on our side and working on our behalf!
He not only understands us, but He has also given us His authority, His righteousness, and His power for us to use in all aspects of our lives.
Don’t stop your confession of faith! What are you believing for? What Scriptures are you standing on? Jesus is on your side, so don’t stop speaking what you are believing until you see it come to pass.