Someone Is Praying For You Right Now

“Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him....
Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity.”
Hebrews 5:8–9; 6:1

If we’re honest, Hebrews 5-7 can be hard to follow. Priesthoods, sacrifices, and unfamiliar names (Who is Melchizedek?) can feel far removed from daily life. But beneath all the complexity lies something deeply personal and full of hope: Jesus is the Priest who understands, the King who reigns, and the Savior who intercedes for you.

For Jewish readers, the name Melchizedek carried weight. He was both priest and king—something unheard of in Israel’s story. The writer of Hebrews shows that Jesus, like Melchizedek, holds both offices perfectly. His priesthood is not inherited or temporary; it is eternal. He reigns with authority, and He mediates with mercy.

Unlike the priests who stood daily offering sacrifices for sin, Jesus offered Himself once for all—and then sat down at the right hand of God. His work of atonement was finished, but His ministry continues. The same Jesus who cried out in Gethsemane now speaks your name before the Father. The same Savior who learned obedience through suffering now helps you obey when endurance feels impossible. He is the source of eternal salvation for those who follow Him and the strength for those who struggle to keep going.

Because this is who He is, the writer urges us to grow—to move beyond shallow belief into maturity of faith. The warnings of Hebrews 6 are real for those who drift, but so is the reassurance for those who remain faithful: “We are convinced of better things.” Hope remains certain, not because we hold fast perfectly, but because He does.

If this is our Priest—one who suffered, endured, and understands—then our response cannot be indifference. No, it must be trust. It must be spiritual growth. It must be hope anchored in Him.

He is the Priest who understands.
The King who reigns.
The Savior who intercedes for you.

Reflection Question:
How does seeing Jesus as your eternal Priest and King—who sympathizes, endures, and intercedes—both convict and encourage you in your daily walk with Him?

Prayer:
Jesus, my Priest and my King, thank You for the obedience that opened the way for my salvation. Teach me to grow in faith that reflects Your endurance. When I am weary, remind me that You are working, reigning, and interceding for me. Keep my faith steady in Your hands, trusting that You will finish what You began in me. Let my hope rest in Your unchanging grace, assured of Your power to keep me until the end. Amen.

For Further Reflection:

📖 Hebrews 5–7

📖 Romans 8:26–34

📖 Psalm 110:4

📖 1 John 2:1