Jesus Prays for ME!

But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.

Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.—Hebrews 7:24-25

Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only themselves by their righteousness," says the Lord GOD.—Ezekiel 14:14

Today’s readings put intercessory prayer on my mind.  It made me think for a bit of what a comfort it is to my heart when I hear someone praying for me...or when I know they are praying for me.   I totally forget that my Jesus LIVES to make intercession for me!!   Noah, Daniel and Job (Gen 6:18, Job 42:7-10, Dan 1-2). all displayed the power of intercession on behalf of others.  Jeremiah mentions Moses and Samuel who were also known for their power in intercessory prayer.  (Jer 7:16; 15:1-4).  God says here that even these righteous men praying earnestly would not be able to deliver anyone but themselves.  That is a very sad statement on the spiritual condition of Jerusalem.  The presence and prayers of the godly could not stop the coming judgment. God in Jeremiah 7:16 even tells Jeremiah NOT to pray for them.  

BUT God gave us Jesus and He, the Bible tells us, has an unchangeable priesthood.  He is able to save to the uttermost (save forever) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for us.  In Jesus there is complete security of salvation.  We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. 

How COMFORTING AND ENCOURAGING that is for us to remember when we are being assaulted by our flesh and by the world.  What an encouragement this would be to a heart that is ready to give in or give up to remember that Jesus Himself prays for them. Jesus is for me.  He is on my side.  

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.....Who shall bring a charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.—Romans 8:1a; 8:33-34

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.—Hebrews 4:14-16