The ongoing cycle of the Israelites’ sacrificial rituals must have occupied a large portion of their thoughts, well-being, and time. The presence of the Lord dwelt among their camp—a persistent reminder of how important it was to be right with Him. To atone annually for their sins, Israelite families needed to prepare to handover to the high priest some healthy livestock, part of their grains, and precious oils. They were to sacrifice their food source, provision, and in some ways their security to atone for their sins. As a woman who is consistently worrying about what my family is going to eat for dinner each week, I can’t imagine how their thoughts were consistently turning toward the sacrifices they must provide for the more precious thing—forgiveness from God’s wrath.
Could you imagine sacrificing all of that and then preparing to do it again, knowing your sins were not completely forgiven?
But through Jesus, we have been given freedom from this way of atoning for our sins. Hebrews 10:12 talks about what Jesus has done to atone for us, “But this man, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.” One sacrifice covered it all. No more coming to the priests with an offering that was only temporary, because what Jesus did was forever.
The gift of our forgiveness is near, but, admittedly, I don’t consider my sin that often—not nearly as regularly as the Israelites did. Why? Sometimes I don’t want to admit my sin to myself, let alone the Lord. Sometimes my heart is too hard to recognize the sin in my life. And truthfully, there are times I do not fully understand the effects of my sin on my relationships with others and the Lord.
When I read about the beauty of Jesus as our High Priest, it eases the hesitation and apathy I feel around my need for a perfect advocate like Jesus. As High Priest, Jesus sympathizes with my weakness (Hebrews 4:15). He understands my temptation to sin, but He is without sin, so I know I can come to Him for help (v.15). He did not exalt Himself to the position of High Priest but was given the honor by God because of His dependence and humility before God (Hebrews 5:5–10). He makes our enemies His footstool and perfects those who have put their faith in Him (Hebrews 10:13–14).
Reading that list brings me to actual tears. Jesus has made a way for us to come to Him and receive salvation from our sins. At any moment, we can come to Him and ask for His help, and He will give it. May we not be afraid to ask, “Great High Priest, come.”
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High Priest, come!
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Jesus has made a way for us to come to Him and receive salvation from our sins.
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Great High Priest, come! ❤️
How things have changed, that we no longer have to offer animals. And I was told that they were very expensive back in the day for Jewish people. That would be a financial burden to worry about. But now, it’s us who are called to be the living sacrifice. The willingness to offer ourselves for Christ’s sake into this dark world and its prince who seeks to kill, steal and destroy anything of light. And sometimes I struggle with that greatly. It’s no longer the innocent lamb, but it’s us, being “slaughtered” for His Name sake. But our sacrifice and our cross to pick up is never as great as the ultimate one. And therefore we have His empathy, His power, His reminder to rejoice in afflictions, and be faithful in prayers. This world is full of tribulations, it’s not done with, but be of good cheer, for He has overcome all. Be blessed dear sisters.❤️
Yes, yes && more yes. Praise be to God The Father, as well as to our Lord && Savior, Jesus Christ; The Beginning && The End. ♀️
Yes, Great High Priest, COME! Thank you for your mercy and redemption.
Thank You Jesus for redeeming our lives, giving up Your life and forgiving all sins through Your suffering on a cross. Your one sacrifice has paid the price for all of sins past, present and future that mankind has taken part in since Adam and Eve. “Thank You Jesus” is too simple to say for saving my soul. Lord Jesus I humbly seek Your forgiveness and am giving my life to You for all time bc You are the High Priest and Restorer/Reconciler of our souls. Come Lord Jesus
I am so thankful for the gift that Jesus gave us by giving his life for us on the cross and completely humbled by it. We are not worthy but God sees us as worthy. He sees us as loved, as His children, His called.
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Great High Priest…Come! I am thankful for this passage of scriptures in the reading today. Praise God in the highest for Jesus His son to be our mediator and salvation. Thank you Jesus! ❤️ I pray all you Shes are blessed by today’s reflection in The Word. We have hope always and forgiveness of all our sins and short comings. All paid for in full by our Jesus!
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I pray that I would walk in the grace, mercy and forgiveness of Jesus’ sacrifice. I pray that I would see myself as he sees me; pure and with out blemish.
Jesus. Our high priest. The ultimate sacrifice, lamb of God. Away with the ways of Moses and Aaron. We are free. Free to run fully into the arms of God and seek his face. His forgiveness. And his love. May mercy fall on us, as we draw near to him. He alone is worthy.
So beyond grateful Lord Jesus ❤️
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Thank you Jesus! ❤️
Thank you Jesus❤️
When I did the study of Leviticus, and read over and over again the details of the sacrifices they had to do back then, intricate instructions on the animals they chose, where they brought it, what they did with the blood, who touched what, who presented the animals, where they had the alter …. so many details of what they had to do to make atonement for their sins. Imagine going out into the field to pick out the perfect animal, imagine leading it to the alter, imagine killing it, imagine skinning it, imagine pouring blood in certain places around the alter, imagine the smell of burnt flesh and hair, imagine seeing something else suffer pain to cover your sins. I know it would have been very difficult to do all that. I know it would have driven me nuts to have to pay attention to so many detail over and over again. Then we read how Jesus made the final, ultimate sacrifice so we don’t have to do all those things any more. We have it so easy now, we only have to pray for forgiveness and accept His grace. I wonder if I would be more careful about sin if I had to actually go out and pick out a perfect little lamb and kill it. I think I would grieve the killing of an innocent animal so much that maybe I’d be more attentive to my actions and words and maybe sin not so much. I don’t know. But I know I want to understand the depth of Jesus’s suffering and sacrifice for me and do all I can to not inflict more pain on Him. Oh, Holy Spirit, please help me to live in an acceptable way that pleases Jesus!!!
Friends. I just wanted those who have prayed for my brothers Medicaid situation to know that PRAISE GOD! It finally was renewed. One small change but it seems to be set straight. Thanks for praying.
I love reading through the comments and as I do, I pray for you too. The High Priest, Jesus, He is always available and I love the verse in Hebrews so much that says we can approach the Throne of grace with confidence
In another reading this morning, I loved this quote
“Jesus is the light of the world. Not just for Christian’s but for everyone. He’s not interested in making people religious. He has come to light up the darkness and demonstrate a new wayof living”. For those with prodigals, I have three sadly, but my consistent prayer is from Isaiah. As rain comes from the sky to water the earth and returns, so my word will not return void. Our prodigals have heard the truth, there is a seed and we trust that God who loves them so much more than even the “birds of the air who he created”. His word does not return void. I claim that every day. And then in Lamentations3:20. But this I call to mind therefore I have hope. The lords kindness never ceases, his compassions never end. They are fresh every morning. Your faithfulness is abundant. I pray that my children will call to mind the love of God and remember the hope that He has promised.
Thank you for all your comments!
Yes, I need Thee every hour, Lord.
Tina, I love that hymn from years ago!
Prayers for a prolonged respiratory infection that prevented me from going to see my granddaughter dance in the Nutcracker in Waco last weekend. Hopefully I’ll be feeling better and joining them for Christmas. ❤️
Prayers for all your requests.
I am so thankful that we have a High Priest forever interceding for us! Who made once and for all atonement for our sins. I could never do this on my own! I need Jesus, my Savior! Thank you Jesus.
Thank you God for seeing my weaknesses, sympathising with my attempts to handle them and still loving me in spite of them. I feel that love today and thank you that in your eyes I am perfection even I don’t always feel that way. May I keep striving to be more like you! Amen x
Jesus was sacrificed – once – for all! This devotional also reminded me of a hymn from long ago, Calvary Covers It All…
(1) Far dearer than all that the world can impart
Was the message that came to my heart.
How that Jesus alone for my sin did atone,
And Calvary covers it all.
Calvary covers it all,
My past with its sin and stain;
My guilt and despair
Jesus took on Him there,
And Calvary covers it all.
(2) The stripes that He bore and the thorns that He wore
Told His mercy and love ever more
And my heart bowed in shame as I called on His name,
And Calvary covers it all.
Calvary covers it all,
My past with its sin and stain;
My guilt and despair
Jesus took on Him there,
And Calvary covers it all.
(3) How matchless the grace, when I looked in the face
Of this Jesus, my crucified Lord;
My redemption complete I then found at His feet,
And Calvary covers it all.
Calvary covers it all,
My past with its sin and stain;
My guilt and despair
Jesus took on Him there,
And Calvary covers it all.
(4) How blessed the thought, that my soul by Him bought,
Shall be His in the glory on high;
Where with gladness and song, I’ll be one of the throng
And Calvary covers it all.
Calvary covers it all,
My past with its sin and stain;
My guilt and despair
Jesus took on Him there,
And Calvary covers it all
Thanking God for His perfect Lamb that was sacrificed for my sin. May I never forget the price Jesus paid so that I might live.
@Kristine Loughman & @Sarah D and all the teachers out there – prayers that God will get you through this next week, giving patience and long-suffering and protect your health.
@Sarah D – praying for this weekend! I so hope you hear back from the guy you like!!
Continued prayers for all your previous requests.
Happy Friday to you all! May your day be filled with sunshine and the light of Jesus.
*KIDS!* lol
As we ‘sacrifice’ time and money in the prep for the ‘perfect’ Christmas, may we (I) remember, honor, and glorify the One and only Perfect Son, High Priest, Savior of the world.
ADRIENNE – So sorry about Ronnie! I am glad you made room in your home for her and that she finally had it good for a while. ❤
SARAH – Relax, sweetie, and let God work things out. Just enjoy the developing friendships for now. That is a strong basis for a solid relationship. ❤
Praying for ALL teachers and school admin. These definitely are tough times! Thank you all for putting yourselves out there for the kuds!
SEARCHING – Still praying for that miracle and for your other prayer needs. ❤
Prayers for alk SHES! ❤
I have been very aware lately that I don’t realize the depth of my sin. This devotional really hit home for me. I feel like I take my High Priest for granted so many times. SEARCHING, thank you for this line, “I need to be more cognizant, respectful, reverent of my relationship with Him – remembering to worship Him, not just seeking and petitioning Him for the needs of those around me and my own needs.” So true for myself.
We had a long talk with our son last night. He walked away from his faith about 5 years ago and since then there has been underlying conflict between us. A lot of things came out last night and there was so much reconciliation between us. My heart is lighter this morning. My son is still very lost in his sin and doesn’t see the need for a Savior. He came to the conclusion as a young man that he’s not that bad, that humans aren’t that bad, and he can’t believe in a God who would condemn people to hell. I am still very heart broken over his blindness, his rejection of his faith and his rejection of God. But through our conversation I finally laid it down and gave him completely over to the Lord. The conflict with us, the guilt he feels around us, is his soul, his conscience, pricking him. That was made very clear to me and my husband last night. The Holy Spirit is chasing him and his heart is not so hard to not be effected by it. That gave me hope and I will continue to pray for it.
Glory to Jesus. Jesus thank you so much for all you have done for me. You wash me white as snow. I plead the blood of Jesus over my family. I take authority over all sickness trying to attack my children. By the Stripes of Jesus we are Healed! Thank you Holy Spirit for filling us with your Love. Help us to overflow with your abundant Joy and Help us to Enjoy your Perfect Peace and help us to Keep Holding onto the Hope that You Got this Jesus! Keep us Safe. Make us Brave. Help us to bring people to your Throne of Grace and invite them to church. I pray for all those who have prodigal children to come back to Jesus. Thank you Jesus! Show us your Glory God. We give you all the Glory! Merry Christmas!
At anytime I can approach the throne! No confessionals. Just the FREEDOM to approach the throne freely. Thank YOU JESUS! My precious Jesus who doesn’t see me, as I see myself. Last night I called my sister Patty who lives in Florida. I was mindful of the time as she’s in the East Coast and I’m in the West. I talked to her about several things which she in turn reminded me of todays devo. We talked through some things that happened during my day yesterday. Her response? LOVE. No judgement, ONLY love as she herself loves Jesus and pointed me back to Christ and of course not to be hard on myself. I love, love how these devotionals come to us just at the right time. Happy, Happy Friday sweet She’s!
And… SARAH D… We never know what God has planned for us. Could the roommate be part of His plan?
I used to write prayer requests in my study book, and I don’t use one anymore. What do you do, KELLY (NEO)? I am amazed at how you, SEARCHING, TINA, RHONDA J., CEE GEE and SO MANY OTHERS remember so many details and requests from others. I was thinking of a little (or big!) notebook to write them in.
And on another note… my husband has a retirement gig at a hospital, doing security. He said one of the nurses didn’t know why a medical symbol included a snake, wrapped around a pole. I told him that we just studied that the other day. He told her its origins. Oh, how people just don’t know. Right?
I am sure I will have more to say (who, me?!?!?!) after I finish reading posts.
But I hear you, KRISTINE LOUGHMAN… it all goes downhill the closer we get to Christmas with my preschool classes (behavior mostly, but health too)!
And, no, KELLY (NEO), Ronnie has not showed up. I was going to give it till today (the third day). I know my Jesus (MARI❣️) could bring her home if it was His will. It was not, apparently. I was listening to the radio yesterday, and was reminded that sometimes pets/people/things come into our life for a reason/season, and then they’re gone. Somebody dumped her, and it is ironic that, at the beginning, we gave her a loving home, while we were trying to find her another home. When we were not finding any new owners, we decided to keep her. She had been abused, we think. She was just starting to realize how good she had it here, and that she was cared for. And now, gone. Thank you for asking.
And on another note… RHONDA J., I don’t know how you deal with chronic pain… I have had a headache for two days, and I can’t shake it. It hurts. Prayers, please, sweet sisters? Thank you.
End of ramblings… I’ll be back…
Pray for two little boys. I can not say I understand why God is not stepping in and making a way for them. It breaks my heart. If it breaks mine it must break his. Both situations have DSS involvement but are very different.
@Kristine Loughman, I agree!! I’m getting a sore throat and need to make it til next Thursday for our pre-k break
Praying for you all. Prayers appreciated, I invited my “friend” and his roommate to games tomorrow, and he said he’d ask his roommate and let me know. I haven’t heard back from him yet so that has me wondering, but his roommate did message me separately saying he could come…then he asked me if I wanted to go on a walk yesterday after work (his roommate, not the “friend” I’m interested in haha). Soo I am thinking his roommate likes me…so either he doesn’t like me or was holding back bc of his roommate. I’m trying to let go of things and surrender, but it’s hard. I think guys definitely have a different timeline than girls. And girls overthink. I feel like he has hit all the qualities I am looking for, and plus some other things in common we share that I love…and it is going to be hard that if he doesn’t like me, I don’t really know of any other prospects at the moment. Anyways, would love your continued prayers! And that I stay feeling well!
Thank you God! Thank you Jesus!
The sacrifices required before Christ came – difficult (as in, impossible) to imagine myself in those times. But they did it year after year, sacrifice after sacrifice, in preparation for forgiveness of sins.
Leviticus 9:4 “… for today the LORD will appear to you”. This reminded me of a line an Easter hymn, He Lives … He lives within my heart! We are so blessed that He is with us always. I need to be more cognizant, respectful, reverent of my relationship with Him – remembering to worship Him, not just seeking and petitioning Him for the needs of those around me and my own needs.
The subtitle of this year’s Advent study is He Alone Is Worthy, and I’m reminded of O Come All Ye Faithful, remembering church from years ago where we would replace the words in the chorus with For He alone is worthy, and other phrases.
TINA ❤️ great hymn and yes, every single hour.
CANDACE HULSIZER – so sorry about your Grandma Princella.
KELLY (NEO) thank you for your prayers, and no, unfortunately Matt has not been around that I’ve been able to see. You are awesome with prayer request tracking! ❤️
KRISTINE LOUGHMAN – praying for you and all teachers for good health and endurance in these few days before the break.
ADRIENNE ❤️ yes, searching in many ways. I recommitted my life to Christ some 30+ years ago, but did not study God’s word on a daily basis. Convicted of the importance about 10 years ago, I tried several studies for a few months each but continued searching until someone suggested SRT 6 years ago. These studies seem to fit me better than others I tried and this community of believing sisters is a wonderful bonus! Studying on a daily basis (first thing in the mornings so that my time with the Lord doesn’t get lost in the day’s chaos) has drawn my attention to how surrounded I am by nonbelievers. If I see or sense an opening in a conversation to mention the Lord or daily Bible study, I try to speak up kindly – awkward or not.
CEE GEE ❤️
This reminded me of the song “Thank You for the Blood” by Charity Gayle. Here’s the chorus:
Thank You Jesus for the blood applied (thank You Jesus)
Thank You Jesus, it has washed me white
Thank You Jesus, You have saved my life
Brought me from the darkness into glorious light
Take a moment to listen to entire song. ♥️
Love this song. Thank you. I plead the blood of Jesus over my Family! Amen!
Love that song “Thank You for the Blood.” ❤️
Father thank You for the saving Blood of Jesus what washes us white as snow
So grateful for the better High Priest, who atoned for our sins once and for all. Grateful for His grace.
I so related when you said thinking about preparing dinner (meals and snacks ) for your family…it is a constant running thought process…it truly helped me connect to the constant need for sacrifices..
Thank you Jesus for all you’ve done. I agree with Bailey on opening my eyes to my sin. I so often pray for spiritual vision and spiritual hearing, but not as often for God to open my eyes to my own sin. I pray for a heart to be sensitive to His will, but not to see my sin through His eyes. Lord, please forgive me and help me to not take for granted the sacrifice of Jesus. I love you Lord. Amen!
Thank you Bailey for writing that you don’t always understand the effects of your sin on your relationships with others and the Lord. I had just written something like that in my journal. I asked God to help me to see what He did, to open my eyes. Sometimes it just seems so unreal.
TINA I thought of a hymn too!
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is love
Who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heav’n He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Ladies, say a prayer of strength for me. These last few days of school before the holidays has almost put me under! We just need to survive the germs until Tuesday but it’s rough out there! If you know a teacher, say a prayer for them – we are smiling through gritted teeth!
“For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are sanctified.”
ALYSSA SELBY – continued prayers for you and your community’s clean up
ADRIENNE – any sight of Ronnie?
SARAH D – hope you and your friends have a good time with the game night
CANDACE HULSIZER – sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Praying the Lord comforts you and your family as you walk through your grief.
SEARCHING – praying your words will be seeds in good soil to the stranger you encountered. Have you ever crossed paths with the salesman, Matt from July?
Romans 1:18-30 “In this God’s wrath is revealed….He gave them up…” Hosea 11:8 “Ephraim how can I give you up, oh Israel how can I let you go…” God loves us He does not want to let us go, to give us up. Come to Jesus AND the Father for healing!!!!
Amen
Jesus paid the ultimate price for sins.
Great High Priest Come.
The hymn I need Thee every hour Most Gracious Lord came to mind as I read the devotional. Here are some lines.
I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior!
I come to Thee.
I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR MOST GRACIOUS HIGH PRIEST. I CANNOT DO THIS LIFE AS I SHOULD WITHOUT YOU.
COME.
BUT GOD.
Blessed Friday! Covering you all in love, hugs and prayers as requested and prayerful your weekend is God blessed beyond beyond!❤️
I need Him every second, every minute, every hour every day
Amen!
YES! ♥️ TINA thank you for sharing this
I’ve never heard of the hymn. Thank you for sharing!! It’s so beautiful ❤️