October 11, 2016 - Aaron, brother of Moses, was the High Priest of the Israelites during the time of the Exodus from Egypt. He was duly anointed and clothed and served as the Holy Representative of the people to God. Aaron served honorably and made intercession for the people as long as he lived, but he died and was replaced.
Our High Priest makes intercession for us but will never die.
"Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:14-16)
As the scripture says; our High Priest has passed through the heavens, He is the true Son of God and makes intercession for all believers today in heaven.
The Old Testament priests made substitute sacrifices of animals for the people and for themselves.
Jesus made a sacrifice of Himself, the Lamb of God, on the cross of Calvary, a sacrifice, which once made, paid for all sins, past, present and future.
We have a High Priest who knows us, each one. A High Priest who was tempted just as we are tempted. Satan tried his best to overcome Him in the wilderness and many ungodly people tried in vain to trick Him with words and many times even made false accusations against Him.
Through it all He remained free of sin, following the laws of God perfectly throughout His life on earth. Even when the Father laid the iniquity of all people on Him on the cross, he bore it patiently and submissively, following, perfectly His Father's commands.
The death of Jesus on the cross made the need for a priest to make intercession for man no longer necessary.
With His death, the veil of the inner sanctuary was torn from top to bottom, allowing each person to come boldly before the throne of God in prayer.
There we will all find God's mercy and grace to help us in times of need. We can come boldly, not fearing the Lord but calling on the One who can sympathize with our temptations and troubles, the Lord Jesus.
"Therefore holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus." (Hebrews 3:1)
We can cast all of our burdens on Jesus Christ for He cares for each of us. He alone is able to bear our griefs and carry our sorrows. If we only will confess our sins to Him, His blood will cleanse us from them.
If we are surrounded by temptations, He will make a way of escape for us, that we will be able to bear any grief and sorrow in His name.
May all glory and blessings be upon the Lord Jesus, our Savior, our Master and our Redeemer, amen...
