Consider Jesus

Today in my reading I spent time in Hebrews chapter 3 and was in awe of one particular verse. I've read it many times but for some reason the Lord especially impressed it on my heart today. It says: "...Consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, who was faithful to him who appointed him..." Hebrews 3:1 & 2 This got me thinking about how much better off we would be if we would only consider Jesus more often. Consider Jesus when you are tempted; consider Jesus when you are looking to self; consider Jesus when in deep trial; consider Jesus when being accused by the devil; consider Jesus when the world allures you; consider Jesus when your thoughts would be consumed by some other thing; consider Jesus when an idol competes for attention; consider Jesus when in need of rest and peace; consider Jesus when thinking on your soul; consider Jesus when desiring to be more holy; consider Jesus when repenting of sin; consider Jesus when giving thanks for his many graces. Why? Because he is the apostle and high priest of our confession. Everything should center around him who is able to cleanse from sin, able to keep you from falling, able to cause grace to abound, able to shine his marvelous light into the darkest of hearts. And because he was faithful to Him who appointed him. Have you ever thought about what would have happened if Jesus had not been found faithful? There would be no perfect substitute, no atonement, no risen savior, no justification, no regenerate hearts, no redemption for sinners, no one to remove the deep stain, no communion with God, no remnant set apart for glory. When thinking of all that has been done for your soul, your redemption from a life of sin, your cleansing of filthy garments, your heart of stone replaced with flesh, your communion with the living God, don't forget to consider Jesus, who through death on a cross and resurrection into glory made all these miraculous things possible.