When Jesus died and rose again, He became our High Priest. But notice that Jesus’ priesthood is “according to the order of Melchizedek.” Why the Melchizedek priesthood?
The Melchizedek priesthood gives to man (whereas the Aaronic priesthood takes from man). We see this when Melchizedek gave bread and wine to refresh a tired Abraham after his battle with the enemy kings (see Genesis 14:14–20). So if Jesus’ priesthood is according to the Melchizedek order, then it is one in which we can come boldly into His presence to receive from Him (see Hebrews 4:16).
Moreover, the first word from Melchizedek’s mouth was “Blessed”—“Blessed be Abram…” (Genesis 14:19). The Melchizedek order is just that—blessings. In other words, Jesus’ priesthood is one which blesses and never curses us!
So are we conscious of Jesus our High Priest giving to us every day? Are we alert to all His blessings coming from heaven toward us on earth?
Now, it is easy for us to believe God for His blessings in creation. For example, we have no difficulty believing that the sun will rise every morning. But while we have no problems believing the work of creation, we have problems believing the work of redemption. We sometimes find it hard to believe God for healing, provision, favor, protection or restoration—blessings that Jesus died to give us. We don’t really believe that every day, the Lord will take care of us, keep our bodies healthy and provide for all our needs.
Yet, creation is fallen. It can be a blessing as well as a curse. Sometimes, a storm arises, and powerful winds and rains destroy thousands of homes and lives. Sometimes, dark clouds hide the sun and make the whole day gloomy.
My friend, we can’t put our trust in creation, but we can certainly put our trust in redemption. And unlike creation, the blessings of redemption are all good! The work of Jesus is not subject to the weather or anything else. The work of redemption is as sure as Jesus Himself. He died and rose again to be our High Priest who daily showers us with blessings!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
To be redeemed and know it is the only way to live. The Bible says that God loved us enough even when we were sinners, that He sent His Son to die for us. Jesus died for the ungodly and redeemed all of us back to the Father. We now live redeemed lives as a new creation. The world is a fallen place. To count on anything here in the world will always lead to loss and frustration. When you have concerns about anything in life, you should remember the price Jesus paid to give you the full assurance that you have the resources of heaven. You don't have to rely upon doctors and lawyers and policemen and pastors, you should just rely on the One. The Just One. The holy one who died for you and has given you the power to reign in life here on earth. The bible says that this fee gift of abundant grace brought us justification and the righteousness to reign in life through Jesus. We are the righteousness of God through Jesus. We can do all things through Him. He is our High Priest but His resurrection has made us priests and kings to reign in life here and now. Don't be stuck here in the natural, be transformed and redeemed into a life of grace and peace. The Bible says that "Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ". Today, pray to God and thank Him that He loved us while we were still sinners and sent His Son to erase our sin debt and make us free to reign in life.
