The scripture for today's short thoughts is found in Hebrews 7:26 and says so much in one single verse. As the Hebrew author continues to speak of the priesthood of the Lord Jesus, he writes in this passage, "For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens."
On the one hand it seems to be an odd fit, and on the other hand it is the perfect fit. All that we were not, He is. Our sinfulness necessitated that our high priest be all that we were not and could not be. We were void of any holiness. Innocence is far from each of us but all are pronounced guilty. By thoughts and actions alike we are defiled in so many ways. Sin has been an ever present factor since we took our first breath.
But praise God that He has provided a "fitting" high priest for us. He is the perfect fit. Oh, the joy of being "in Christ", clothed in His righteousness and sharing in His holiness.
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