March 07
Taking a Seat
… when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high …
Hebrews 1:3b (NKJV)
… let us lay aside every weight … looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1b,2 (NKJV)
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were accomplished … said, ‘It is finished!’
John 19:28,30 (NKJV)
Isn’t it interesting that in the Holy of Holies there was no seat for the priest to sit down on. The rationale, the Jewish thought on this was simple: there was no seat because the work was never done. People kept on sinning, and so, there was a constant need for atonement. The High Priest and all of the priesthood had to continue to work to seek God’s forgiveness. But not now!
Look at what Christ did! And listen to His proclamation. On the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished!” He endured the terror of the crucifixion as every sin (past, present and future) was poured out on Him and judged. He paid for it all, for all of us, and after His death, burial and resurrection HE SAT DOWN. Our High Priest took a seat. There was no more work to do to earn God’s forgiveness. Finally, the work was done—once for all! Our call is to simply accept for ourselves what God has done for each of us. God has forgiven us because of His Son’s incredible sacrifice. All He asks is for us to believe (John 3:16, Hebrews 11:6), for us to accept His gift (John 1:12, 3:16; Ephesians 2:8,9). It’s free. It’s paid for.
Have a seat. Rest easy … it’s done!
Heavenly Father, thank You so much for Your free gift—help me understand the depths of this sacrifice, this love for me. Amen.
Taking a Seat
… when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high …
Hebrews 1:3b (NKJV)
… let us lay aside every weight … looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1b,2 (NKJV)
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were accomplished … said, ‘It is finished!’
John 19:28,30 (NKJV)
Isn’t it interesting that in the Holy of Holies there was no seat for the priest to sit down on. The rationale, the Jewish thought on this was simple: there was no seat because the work was never done. People kept on sinning, and so, there was a constant need for atonement. The High Priest and all of the priesthood had to continue to work to seek God’s forgiveness. But not now!
Look at what Christ did! And listen to His proclamation. On the cross, Jesus said, “It is finished!” He endured the terror of the crucifixion as every sin (past, present and future) was poured out on Him and judged. He paid for it all, for all of us, and after His death, burial and resurrection HE SAT DOWN. Our High Priest took a seat. There was no more work to do to earn God’s forgiveness. Finally, the work was done—once for all! Our call is to simply accept for ourselves what God has done for each of us. God has forgiven us because of His Son’s incredible sacrifice. All He asks is for us to believe (John 3:16, Hebrews 11:6), for us to accept His gift (John 1:12, 3:16; Ephesians 2:8,9). It’s free. It’s paid for.
Have a seat. Rest easy … it’s done!
Heavenly Father, thank You so much for Your free gift—help me understand the depths of this sacrifice, this love for me. Amen.
posted by Craig Soderquist at 7:13 AM
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