Monday
Hebrews 5:3
That is why he [High Priest] has to offer sacrifices, both for their sins and for his own sins.
Tuesday
Hebrews 5:4
And no one can become a high priest simply because he wants such an honor. He has to be called by You, God, for this work, just as Aaron was.
Wednesday
Hebrews 5:5
That is why You, Jesus, did not exalt Yourself to become High Priest. No, You were chosen by God, Who said to You, “You are my Son; today I have become Your Father.”
Thursday
Hebrews 5:6
And in another passage You, God, said to Him, “You are a priest forever in the line of Melchizedek.”
Friday
Hebrews 5:7
While You, Jesus, were here on Earth, You offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the One Who could deliver You out of death. And You, God, heard His prayers because of His reverence for You, God.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
4031. If you find yourself wearing a spirit of heaviness, put on a garment of praise.
4032. Arguments never settle things, but prayer changes things.
4033. Nothing makes us love our enemies as much as praying for them.
4034. A small boy asked his parents, “I’m going to pray now--do you need anything?”
4035. An important part of praying is a willingness to be a part of the answer.
