For We Are Made Partakers Of Christ, If We Hold The Beginning Of Our Confidence Steadfast Unto The End; - Part 2220

"God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by [His] Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of [His] glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the Word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high ..." (Hebrews 1:1-3)

Indeed, throughout the ages of mankind, the Spirit of God has continually endeavoured to reveal Himself. Sadly, we humans were always misreading God’s intended results. Even though God was constantly and purposefully attempting to reveal Himself to us, utilizing descriptive titles of His name as one approach, and by sending prophets to disseminate divinely inspired revelations, both His and the apostle's words fell on deaf ears. 

In a last attempt to bring man salvation, the same God who created us in the beginning was moved by love and compassion toward us. As the scripture saith, "after the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared ..." (Titus 3:4-7; 1 Timothy 3:16; Acts 20:28; Matthew 1:21-23; Isaiah 9:6) 

Deciding by the counsel of His own mind, He Himself set out to make a final attempt to redeem man from his fallen estate. God would become as one of us. This He accomplished by issuing His own seed as a man and as a woman (that which is to be conceived in you Mary is of the Holy Ghost). In today's language, that would mean Mary was a surrogate mother.

As the scriptures state, an angel revealed the child's name to be Jesus -- for He shall save His people from their sins. While on earth, Jesus went about His Father’s business, attempting to remove the fog of tradition that had become so entrenched within society. Ordinary people -- indeed, ordinary Joe's -- responded to His new good news, gospel message. In relaying His message, many noted that it was an authoritative one. Jesus did not speak like the scribes and the Pharisees. In fact, He talked the talk and walked the walk. Well, that conduct could not be tolerated by a seated religion. 

So, as a consequence, the religious culture began to scheme, developing a plan that would remove Jesus. We know the end result. But there are equally important details to note that set the stage. 

First and foremost, Jesus is the child of the same Spirit of the Lord that moved upon the face of the waters in the very beginning. The child had been clothed in Mary‘s womb in the fashion of men. That is, Jesus was clothed with that which Mary‘s womb was only capable of supplying. That is, similar to all those born of women, sinful flesh. It could not be any other way for she was also the offspring of Adam‘s fallen race. 

In the man dwelt the holy Spirit, for Jesus was conceived of the Holy Ghost. In effect we see the priesthood of God being revealed in earthly fashion. God who is a Spirit was always love, mercy and compassion, right from the beginning. Now, centuries later, we are going to the school of God, to be taught the ABC's of God. We are learning that God Himself became as a son in earthly visible form. 

Thus, in this current dispensation of grace, we are introduced to the spiritual priesthood of God. What we are having unveiled to us then is love. His abundant love. The love that God has always desired to bestow upon His people. Unlike the priests of today, there is no other priest like the priestly nature of the unseen God -- now being manifest in the man Jesus the Christ.

Initially, Philip who actually walked with Jesus was hung up as to who Jesus was. If you recall in the scriptures, Philip desired to see God the Father and said that if he did, that would satisfy Him. Well here comes the eye opener. 

Jesus responded to Philip saying, "Have I been so long time with you and you have not known Me? If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father." (John 14:6-12) 

God’s priestly nature (MELCHISEDEC) was in the man Christ Jesus, child of the Holy Ghost revealing His Father’s priestly nature -- reaching out to you and I with His arms wide open. Who would ever desire any other form of priest? Particularly when there is no other love like the love of Jesus.

The Spirit of the one God who was in the man Christ Jesus was and is and will be the prophet, priest and King. This God who has revealed Himself in the man Christ Jesus is now revealing Himself to you too if you are looking for a priest who understands our infirmities, and yet through His own sacrifice on the cross paid the ultimate price for our salvation -- so that you and I could be set free from the bondage of sin and guilt.

Look no further. For God has said, "Look to Me all you people who are lost and you shall be saved." Why? Because as Jesus points out, beside Him, there is no Saviour. Your only high priest - He lives forever - He has an unchangeable priesthood. So come to Jesus today, and experience love and joy that surpasses all human understanding. Take my Hand precious Lord.

Stand in the offering plate.