Christ’s unfinished work

He always lives to make intercession for them. – Hebrews 7:25

We often hear of the salvation Christ provided at Calvary when He died for our sins. But little is said of His continuing ministry of prayer for our spiritual growth. Just as Jesus prayed for Peter in a time of severe temptation (Luke 22:31-32), so also He intercedes before the Father’s throne on our behalf. This vital work of the Savior will go on as long as we are in need of His help, comfort, and blessing.

Robert Murray McCheyne, the beloved Scottish minister of the 19th century, wrote, "If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. Yet the distance makes no difference. He is praying for me!"

During a deep personal crisis, I realized the truth of Hebrews 7 in a new and wonderful way. Satan seemed to be attacking me on every side. So I asked the Lord to plead for me. The next day the problem was solved, and I knew it was the Lord’s special intervention. Never before I had been so conscious of the Savior’s high-priestly ministry (8:1).

If you are having great difficulty, tell Jesus about it. He will present your needs to the Father. Through His intercessory work, you’ll experience the remarkable results that only His prayers can accomplish. – Henry Bosch

In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me,
Lest, by base denial, I depart from Thee;
When Thou seest me waver, with a look recall;
Nor for the fear or favor suffer me to fall.– Montgomery

READ: Hebrews 7:23-8:2

Satan is powerless against the power of Christ’s prayer.

The Bible in one year:

• 2 Samuel 1-2
• Luke 14:1-24