Hebrews 7 - Praying God's Word

Please read Hebrews 7.

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Meditate on verse 19b.

There is a bringing in of a better hope,

through which we draw near to God. 

“Draw near to God” is used twice in this chapter (vs. 19, 25). Only the high priest was permitted to go behind the veil to meet God in the Holy of Holies. God’s holiness could not be in the presence of man’s sinfulness, and any man with sin present who stepped behind the veil was struck dead.

When you became a Christian, the new covenant in Jesus’ blood made you holy. The Holy Spirit in you is proof of this change. Since you are now holy through Jesus, you can draw near to God. In fact, the Holy Spirit in you affirms you are one of God’s children and lets your spirit call out to God, “Abba” (Romans 8:15), which means “Daddy!”

Jesus, the eternal High Priest, lives to make intercession for you, lets you draw near to God, and saves you forever (v. 25). Drawing near to God is such a big deal to Him. He has gone to all of this trouble just so you can have this eternal relationship with Him!

Pray Hebrews 7:19 and 25 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, help ________ and me live in the better hope of You.

Let us draw near to You, God.

Jesus, thank You for saving us forever

and constantly making intercession for us.

Let us draw near to You, God.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell