Intercessor - Hebrews 7:25-27

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If you appreciate this work, consider supporting it - https://www.patreon.com/seekgodtogether Today we will read Hebrew 7:25-27 which say, “Therefore, He is always able to save those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. For this is the kind of high priest we need: holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. He doesn’t need to offer sacrifices every day, as high priests do - first for their own sins, then for those of the people. He did this once for all when He offered Himself.” What is Jesus doing right now? And what does Jesus do when you or I sin? The shocking claim of the writer of Hebrews, is that right this very moment, Jesus Himself is interceding for you. That’s a great word - intercede. It means to intervene, to beg on your behalf. He’s interceding for you while you sleep, while you worship, while you look at porn, and even in those moments you’re most deluded and think He’s impressed with you and that you’re doing pretty well. If there’s anything the old testament sacrificial system showed us, it’s that it takes a lot of sacrificial lambs to keep us in good standing with God. There were whole burnt offerings that covered everything, and then one-off sin offerings for those regrettable moments, and offerings for the priests, and fellowship offerings… and it never ended - day after day after day. Not only that, but the sacrifices were still just animals. Unable to do anything for you except suffer the responsibility of your sin. Brutal, but true. But Jesus is not only sinless, and a sacrifice, but He’s also quote “Exalted High Above the Heavens!” Yes! Our sacrifice is the King of the Universe. But unlike other kings He doesn’t passively sit on a throne collecting tributes. Nope, He is still actively, energetically, unapologetically pleading on your behalf. He is arguing for blessing on you. He is constantly working for your good before God Himself. How does this work? No clue. But the implication is that you have the God-man on your side right this second! He is even now arguing on your behalf as though you were Him! Now, what are the implications? If the King Himself were making arguments to the king for you, then what in the world are you doing not going to the King at every moment for everything? What do you lack? You have it all! Now believe it - and act like it. Jesus, You’re my intercessor. I love You! It’s too good to be true! I worship You and I boldly ask You for the following…