Prophetic Word 2024 - Day 40: He won’t leave us “unfinished.”

“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.“

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Back many years ago, there was a time when I sewed basically everything I wore. But, I remember once I was making a dress, and I already had the body of the dress gathered onto the bodice, with one sleeve afixed, as well. I don’t remember now what it was that happened, but the project got stalled; something went wrong that needed to be redone. I don’t remember what it was; but I could never get back to finish that dress. I remember that I eventually threw it out; but not before keeping it tucked away in a drawer for several years.

I think many people have that drawer (or closet) of shame. You know the one: where unfinished projects go to die. Sure, we may tell ourselves that we will eventually finish it; but somehow that never happens.

I remember my father telling a funny story about a time that he and my mother had both sent off for correspondence courses. My father had sent off for one involving electrical repair, and my mother had sent off for one involving advanced piano technique.

Well, time went by, and my mother, in cleaning out some area, found my father‘s dusty correspondence course manuals. So, she asked him (in a sarcastic manner): “Harry, where shall I put these books? (obviously pointing out that he had not done anything with them). His answer to her still brings a chuckle to me. He retorted: “Myrtle, just put them wherever your piano books are.” I guess she had that one coming. You see, she hadn’t finished her course either.

Indeed, starting something that is never finished—or is not finished well—is ubiquitous.

Yesterday we discussed the fact that the Lord became our perfect High Priest. And as such, intercedes for us before the Father.

Today we want to focus on the fact that Jesus, unlike the high priests appointed by men, was appointed by God! And because He has a never-ending life, He is always there for us.

“Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens; who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people’s, for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. For the law appoints as high priests men who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son who has been perfected forever.“

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭7‬:‭25‬-‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Yes, our High Priest will never die. He has gone into Heaven; and from Heaven, He performs His Priestly duties for us. We can now boldly approach Him for help anytime we are in need. He is ALWAYS there for us.

“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.“

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

In our opening scripture Jesus reassures His disciples that He would always be with them as they fulfilled His commission.

Child of God, this promise was not only for the original apostles. It is for us as well. Yes, you can be sure, and we can be glad, that the Lord does not have a drawer of shame. No, He is not only the Author of our faith; He is the Finisher. He will be with us, perfecting us, comforting us, keeping us, until the day we become like Him.

Tomorrow we’ll discuss how the Lord is always with us NOW in this life.

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

#resolveforhim