Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 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. Heb. 7:24-26 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, this Scripture is like a 72-degree, no-humidity, cloudless, deep blue-sky day; in other words, it’s perfect. What joy, peace, and gratitude we have knowing of your commitment to redeem and heal, transform and liberate us, completely.
Because of your finished work, all our sins are forgiven, and we’re robed in your perfect righteousness. Your banner over us is love, your desire for us is intense, and your delight in us is constant. We are citizens of heaven and God’s beloved children, co-heirs with you of the new earth, and with you in every season of life. Who can measure such a spectacular standing in grace?
Because of your constant intercession, we have perpetual advocacy before the Father. All your prayers for us are perfect, and all of them will be answered. Though Satan’s attacks are constant, your love and care for us are even more unremitting, trumping everything he throws at us. You are the ruler of the kings of the earth—all of them, right now and forever.
Because of your imminent return, we can live with hope and certainty. One Day we will be as lovely as you, and as loving as you (1 John 3:1-3)—though we can hardly imagine such a blessed state. Nothing can separate us from your love; nothing can sabotage this grand work of grace; nothing can derail or deter your resolve to make all things new. May this über-good news free us to live and love to your glory, now and forever.
Should we draw our last breath today, we’ll draw our first breath in heaven. Every salty, painful tear we’ve ever wept, is destined to be wiped-away and redeemed. HALLELUJAH! So very Amen we pray, in your righteous and reigning name.