One of the purposes of this letter to the Hebrews is to show how Jesus Christ fulfilled the symbolism of the temple system. The temple was officiated by a priesthood under a high priest whose job it was to represent God’s people. The high priest in Jerusalem would present sacrifices on behalf of the people and intercede before God for the people so that God would bless them. The writer of Hebrews wants us to see that the high priesthood was a symbolic institution that points to the real high priest who is Jesus Christ. Jesus ascended into heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God and never ceases to plead our case. If you are like me, you will feel your imperfections very keenly. But Jesus keeps affirming before God that our sins have been paid for in full. Not only this, but Jesus appeals to his own righteousness which is credited to our account, and he asks God to bless us in accordance with that. There is a lot of attention being given to your life in heaven right now. Jesus is naming you before God as you read this, and he is asking God to answer you with blessing whenever you pray. So go ahead and ask God to bless you and make you fruitful. Think of who else needs something from God and pray for them. Be bold before God because Jesus is pleading your case right now. Raise your expectations of what God will give you. Ask and keep asking until you see God changing your world and, even then, keep on praying for more.
Pray to God with specific requests for yourself and others.
Read Hebrews 4:14-5:10
