Saturday, September 4, 2021

Today's Passage - Hebrews 8:1-2

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Hebrews 8:1-2
Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being.
Jesus is interceding for us before God the Father every day. The Lord's intercession in our lives is so precious, because He knows what we need and understands the Father's will, He can intercede for us effectively, according to the Father's will.
Many years ago, I led a group of youths from our church on a camping trip to Yosemite. I took six youths in the car with me and as I was going down the slopes, I stepped on my brakes so much that I could smell the brakes burning. When I finally got to the campsite, I wanted to check my brakes. Unexpectedly once I started the car, the brakes would not work and the car just started to slide downhill towards the cliff. I thought to myself, "Lord, please save me!" Suddenly there was a loud bang and the car stopped. I climbed out of the car and when I looked out, there were three trees along that slope. One tree was behind my car, one tree to my left and one tree to my right. The whole car was caught in the middle of these trees. It was an unbelievable sight. I was filled with gratitude. When I went back and shared my testimony, a sister told me, "Pastor, when you were taking the youths to Yosemite, God prompted me to wake up to pray for you. I don't know why, but God wanted me to keep praying until He told me to stop." All of a sudden, her burden to pray for me was lifted and she did not know why, but this was how God was prompting her. That time was exactly when the car accident happened. Hallelujah. God was the one who prompted this sister to pray.
God is our intercessor. He also reminds people around us to pray for us. When we are in danger, God causes angels to encamp around us. Do you know that the Lord is interceding for us day and night? You may think that no one remembers you or cares for you, and think that there is no protection around you. Do not forget that Jesus Christ is your high priest. You can come before his throne of grace and depend on His help, and He will guide you with His mighty arms!
Pray with Pastor Tong
Lord, I thank you that in our everyday lives you lead us and protect us. Even in difficult times, you use your mighty arms to guide us. You are the high priest who intercedes for us day and night. May the spirit of the Lord open our hearts so that we may rejoice for this great high priest we have in heaven. I thank you and pray in the victorious name of Jesus, Amen! 
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