Hebrews 8:6 But Jesus* has now obtained a more excellent ministry, and to that degree he is the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted through better promises.
Often it seems that we as Christians are envious of the disciples and the people who got to walk around and see and talk with Jesus. We think everything would be so much easier if we could have just been up on that mountaintop with him: if we could see him feed the 5000. Then we could believe. Then our faith could be strong. That would be great.
The writer of Hebrews reminds us that actually we are in a much more privileged place than those who had Jesus right next to them. Because we have Jesus in heaven. We have Jesus at the right hand of God's throne mediating for us, speaking on our behalf, telling God "Yeah, I know it looks bad, but I know what it's like down there..." Or saying "Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing." We've got Jesus right where we need him: in heaven, speaking for us and getting the place ready for us. That's more excellent!
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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