Isn’t it comforting to know that someone is praying for you.  The thought that another person is lifting you up in prayer to God is always a blessing.  The people of Israel used to find comfort knowing that the priest was making intercession on their behalf to God.  The author of Hebrews reminds us that we now have a great high priest who does the very same thing in the person of Jesus.  Let’s look together today at Hebrews 5. 

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. 3 This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. 4 And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was. 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10 and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

If we find comfort in knowing another person is praying for us how much more comforting should it be to know that Jesus, Himself, is offering intercession on our behalf.  Jesus lived as a human so He understands our struggles yet knows perfectly how to intercede for us being God.  The next time you feel alone in your struggle know that Jesus is next to God the Father offering prayers on your behalf and know that you are never alone. 

In His Grip,

Pastor Dave