Hebrews 7 (The Message)
20-22The old priesthood of Aaron perpetuated itself automatically, father to son, without explicit confirmation by God. But then God intervened and called this new, permanent priesthood into being with an added promise:
God gave his word;
he won't take it back:
"You're the permanent priest."
This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! A new covenant.
From the beginning of time, God wants us to be with him. He set us up in a perfect place. We provided everything for us. We messed it up! He provided guidelines and laws for us. We messed it up! He provided us with rulers and judges. We messed it up! He sent his son to die for our sins. A far better way between us and God - one that really works! A new covenant!
Isn't it amazing that God is so patient with us. He continues to give us every opportunity to come back to him. He has tried to make it as fool proof as he can. We continue to mess up. We continue to ignore him. He still never gives up.
He loves us so much that he will not give up. He intervened with a new permanent priesthood with his son as the only Priest we need. He won't look back he continues to look for our love. He's always there. He never leaves our side. We can hate, ignor, redicule, despise, reject, and laugh-off the Love of God. Yet, he will not leave us. He will not walk away on the slight chance that we might turn to him. He sacrificed everything for us,, up to and including his very own son. That's Love! Why don't you just decide to accept it. Tell him you Love him, you're sorry for ignoring him and acting on your own. Ask him to forgive you for being an "independent sinner". Accept his sacrifice for you and enter into his love forever.
Dear Lord, Thank you for pursuing us and not giving up. Thank you for your perfect plan and the perfect sacrifice. Forgive me for ignoring you. Thank You for loving me! Amen!
God gave his word;
he won't take it back:
"You're the permanent priest."
This makes Jesus the guarantee of a far better way between us and God—one that really works! A new covenant.
From the beginning of time, God wants us to be with him. He set us up in a perfect place. We provided everything for us. We messed it up! He provided guidelines and laws for us. We messed it up! He provided us with rulers and judges. We messed it up! He sent his son to die for our sins. A far better way between us and God - one that really works! A new covenant!
Isn't it amazing that God is so patient with us. He continues to give us every opportunity to come back to him. He has tried to make it as fool proof as he can. We continue to mess up. We continue to ignore him. He still never gives up.
He loves us so much that he will not give up. He intervened with a new permanent priesthood with his son as the only Priest we need. He won't look back he continues to look for our love. He's always there. He never leaves our side. We can hate, ignor, redicule, despise, reject, and laugh-off the Love of God. Yet, he will not leave us. He will not walk away on the slight chance that we might turn to him. He sacrificed everything for us,, up to and including his very own son. That's Love! Why don't you just decide to accept it. Tell him you Love him, you're sorry for ignoring him and acting on your own. Ask him to forgive you for being an "independent sinner". Accept his sacrifice for you and enter into his love forever.
Dear Lord, Thank you for pursuing us and not giving up. Thank you for your perfect plan and the perfect sacrifice. Forgive me for ignoring you. Thank You for loving me! Amen!
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