High Priest Forever

Written By Betty Predmore

HEBREWS 7:18-28

(November 6)

Do you tend to stay stuck in your ways or are you generally open to new things? Are you willing to try something new and better?

Change is a huge part of life, and we hope the change is for the better. Sometimes it is. Other times, not so much. But when we go through a change that is really beneficial, and rewarding to us, it is such a great thing.

The old covenant with the high priests required change in leadership often. Death would be the typical cause of this change in leadership. One high priest would pass on, and the next in line in the family of Levi would take over. There was never any oath or promise of anything different. This is how it went for a very long time.

But then God made an oath to Jesus that changed everything. "The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow. You are a priest forever." (Verse 21)

No more changeover! Those priests of old died off, one after another. But Jesus was alive at the time of his appointment, is alive today, and will live forever. There is no longer a need for a change is the position of High Priest.

How awesome it is that he is sinless, without blemish, set apart and given this highest of the high honor. Because of this, we no longer need to offer sacrifices of atonement, for our own sins or the sins of others. Jesus died for ALL our sins. Yours, mine, and everyone else's.

This new covenant allows us to go directly to God through Christ. We no longer need to rely on a priest to mediate for us. These priests of the past couldn't save anyone. But Jesus can save EVERYONE.

Now, I don't know about you, but that is the kind of change I like to see. That is change I can wrap my head and my heart around and be very grateful for. Because of Jesus, I have access to God. Because of Jesus, YOU have access to God. And there is no time limit on this. We don't have to use our "access to God" coupon within 30 days or lose it. It is there for us always, because Jesus is our forever High Priest.

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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