Hebrews 7:23-25 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; but 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.

Jesus lived and died. In doing so he showed us the heart of God toward mankind and opened the way for every human being who believes in him to have fellowship with God on a daily basis. But being saved is only part of our inheritance. In the Old Testament order of things – under the old covenant – there were priests and high priests in succession to as it were “stand between” God and his people. They would prepare and present the sacrifices for atonement and be enforcers if you will of God’s laws.

The Book of Hebrews focuses on the exaltation of Christ and presenting God’s better covenant established in him. Salvation in Christ is God’s last word to our generation. So not only does it remind us that Jesus was with God in the beginning as Creator, but that he is better than the angels, greater than any prophets or priests before him or even Moses, but that Jesus is our Great High Priest. His priesthood is permanent and, in this capacity, he is alive and sits at the right hand of God to make intercession for us. Wow! Just think about that! Even when Satan accuses you, or circumstances seem insurmountable you are not without representation before God’s throne. Let this truth invade your consciousness.