Today’s Scripture…
Hebrews 7:25-27
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.
Thoughts …
Here is a math problem for you: 3 nails + 1 cross = 4-given. I am not sure you fully understand the significance of that problem. Prior to Jesus, they were constantly doing sacrifices. There were daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and even situational sacrifices that had to take place. Doves, goats, cows all gave their lives so people could be cleansed from their sins. Seriously people, there are not enough hours in the day or animals around to cleanse all of us now.
I am trying to open your eyes to exactly what it means. Without Jesus’ sacrifice, there is no mathematical amount of deeds you could or can do to make yourself righteous. You are not righteous! Jesus was the only one who was righteous. He was completely, 100% clean of 100% all sin. Even on a good day, I bet statistically speaking, we might squeak out with a 50% clean.. we are sinners by nature.
Jesus decided a long time ago to cover that other 50% for us. He agreed to be our one time sacrifice that would cover the rest of our debt. We owe nothing. He paid our admission to Heaven. All we have to do is accept it. Now that is 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Prayer…
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