The Consolation and Motivation of Christ’s Intercession

The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7.23-25)

Who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. (Romans 8.34)

“It is a consoling thought that Christ is praying for us, even when we are negligent in our prayer life; that He is presenting to the Father those spiritual needs which were not present to our minds and which we often neglect to include in our prayers; and that He prays for our protection against the dangers of which we are not even conscious, and against the enemies which threaten us, though we do not notice it. He is praying that our faith may not cease, and that we may come out victoriously in the end. (Berkhoff, Systematic Theology p. 403)

“If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. Yet distance makes no difference. He is praying for me. (Robert Murray M’Cheyne p. 179)

How can these blessed realities but drive us close to the Savior, even to his chest like the Apostle John?  He is more committed to his sheep than his sheep are to him.  We lag and linger but he is praying while we slumber.  The truth of Jesus’ ceaseless, fervent, impassioned, hearty, and successful intercession on my behalf calibrates my wayward heart afresh to the glories of Christ and drops fresh dew from heaven on my earth scorched lips.

Possibly Related posts:

1. Motivated by Christ’s Intercession
2. Recognizing Sin-Induced Reluctance to go to Christ
3. How do I make Christ appealing?
4. Satan is Preying so the Savior is Praying [Passion Week Devotions]
5. Christ Obtains his Elect Spouse by Conquest

6 Responses to “The Consolation and Motivation of Christ’s Intercession”

1. Nathan W. Bingham says:

   November 5, 2008 at 6:10 pm

   What are great and perfect saviour Jesus Christ is!
2. Dave D. says:

   November 5, 2008 at 10:11 pm

   To dwell on this thought is to see Christ’s grace and mercy and love magnified beyond my ability to understand them, for I know the paucity of my own prayers. Thank you for the timely word.
3. SimpleMeditationTechniques says:

   November 6, 2008 at 1:38 am

   I enjoyed your writing style and I’ve added this blog to my RSS reader. Keep up the good work.
4. PAUL WAYNE FOLTZ DD says:

   November 6, 2008 at 3:06 pm

   I’m glad I came across your site.
5. Jon Wymer says:

   November 7, 2008 at 2:56 am

   But here in Omaha, Mary and the saints are the intercessors of choice. Can you believe it?
6. Erik says:

   November 7, 2008 at 1:10 pm

   Have you seen the “National Priest Day” billboards? I gotta snap a picture of them. Very gross.