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- AUGUST 28 -

JESUS PRIESTHOOD NEVER CURSES

When Jesus died and rose again, He became our High Priest. But notice
that Jesus priesthood is according to the order of Melchizedek. Why the
Melchizedek priesthood?

The Melchizedek priesthood gives to man (whereas the Aaronic


priesthood takes from man). We see this when Melchizedek gave bread
and wine to refresh a tired Abraham after his battle with the enemy kings.
(Genesis 14:1420) So if Jesus priesthood is according to the
Melchizedek order, then it is one in which we can come boldly into His
presence to receive from Him! (Hebrews 4:16)

Moreover, the first word from Melchizedeks mouth was Blessed


Blessed be Abram (Genesis 14:19) The Melchizedek order is just
thatblessings. In other words, Jesus priesthood is one which blesses
and never curses us!

So are we conscious of Jesus our High Priest giving to us every day? Are
we alert to all His blessings coming from heaven toward us on earth?

Now, it is easy for us to believe God for His blessings in creation. For
example, we have no difficulty believing that the sun will rise every
morning. But while we have no problems believing the work of creation,
we have problems believing the work of redemption. We sometimes find
it hard to believe God for healing, provision, favor, protection or
restorationblessings that Jesus died to give us. We dont really believe
that every day, the Lord will take care of us, keep our bodies healthy and
provide for all our needs.

Yet, creation is fallen. It can be a blessing as well as a curse. Sometimes,


a storm arises, and powerful winds and rains destroy thousands of
homes and lives. Sometimes, dark clouds hide the sun and make the
whole day gloomy.

My friend, we cant put our trust in creation, but we can certainly put our
trust in redemption. And unlike creation, the blessings of redemption are
all good! The work of Jesus is not subject to the weather or anything else.
The work of redemption is as sure as Jesus Himself. He died and rose
again to be our High Priest who daily showers us with blessings!

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