Read Hebrews 7 and pray over it, then read my prayer. This entry is dated May 26/22.
ADORATION ( Isaiah 43:1-4)
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged till he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his law.
You behold your servant and have chosen me before I even was born. You called my name, and I know the Good Shepherd. You put your “Spirit” upon Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. He shall be bruised and not cry aloud or lift his voice, but he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faith or be discouraged until he establishes justice on earth.
Hebrews 7:1-17
11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? 12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. 13 For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. 14 For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. 15 This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, 16 who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life. 17 For it is witnessed of him, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
“The Lord goes out like a mighty man, like a man of war he stirs up his zeal; he cries out, he shouts aloud, he shows himself mighty against his foes” (Isaiah 42:13). Oh Jesus, you’re greater than angels, more significant than Moses, greater than all the high priests and greater than King Melchizedek!
“Joy is not gush. Joy is not mere jolliness. Joy is perfect acquiescence ~ acceptance, rest ~ in God’s will, whatever comes.” ~ Amy Carmichael
CONFESSION (v.18- 21)
18 For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness 19 (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. 20 And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, 21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him:“The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’”
O Jesus, you’re my perfect high priest, and I shall humbly come to you and ask forgiveness for any sinful thoughts, behaviour, or action I’ve done against you. Give me a heart that desires to draw nearer to you (v.19).
“Contentment is just the realization that God has already provided for me today all that I need for my present peace and happiness.” ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss
THANKSGIVING (v. 22-28)
22 This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. 23 The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24 but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost] those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. 27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. 28 For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
My heart rejoiced to know that Jesus guarantees a better covenant. I’m thankful Jesus holds his priesthood permanently because he lives forever and has made intercession for us. You alone can claim to be “holy, innocent, unstained, separated from the sinner, and exalted above the heavens.” (v.26). You have been made perfect forever! My soul makes its boast in the Lord!
SUPPLICATION
O God, I pray for those that need healing. Give them the strength to endure whatever they are going through in life. Give them your love and hope that you’re with them and will not forsake them even if you feel alone and broken. You’re with us, caring for us in your arms, hearing our cries. When we are so desperate that life is to the point our spirit is crushed, let your word be our light and path in those dark moments.
Let’s Go Pray!
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