Melchizedek… King of Justice

Written By Betty Predmore

HEBREWS 7:1-17

(November 5)

Have you delved into your family history? Ancestry or other DNA testing has made it possible for us to trace our families back for generations. Before all these newfangled ways, people who wanted to know their family history had to spend a lot of time researching old documents and historical sites. It was quite a task.

I have such a family member. She is a distant cousin on my dad's side of the family. She spent SO MUCH time researching the history of the Chandler family. She traced our family roots all the way back to John Chandler who came to this country from England on the Good Ship Hercules in the early 1600's.

Lineage ... history ... descendants ... it is all so interesting!

When we talk about Melchizedek, it is interesting to note there is no record of his father or mother. There is no record of any ancestors at all. Who was this "King of Justice" who has no noted beginning or end to his life? He remains a priest forever, which is why he is said to resemble the Son of God and why the psalmist said of Jesus, "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."

If you remember, the law of Moses stated that all priests had to be descendants of Levi. They were to collect a tithe from all the people of Israel, who were also Abraham's descendants.

Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of his wealth, and Melchizedek was not a descendant of Levi. But Abraham did so because this "King of Justice" had blessed him so greatly as he was returning home after winning a great battle against the kings.

How highly must Melchizedek be thought of that Abraham, who was the great father of Israel, would give him a tenth of his battle winnings. He truly held a place of honor.

An even higher honor is held by the High Priest who was sent by God. He has no ancestorial ties to the tribe of Levi, but he has the power of eternal life and that cannot be destroyed.

Our High Priest sits at the right-hand side of our Father in heaven. He sits there now, and he will sit there forever. And probably not too far down the table sits the King of Justice ... Melchizedek.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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