Devotion by: Louise Babirak
For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect for ever.
This passage tells us that Christ did not need to offer sacrifices day after day for our sins. His life was the sacrifice for his people. The sacrifice was done once and it was finished. Once that sacrifice was completed all who believed in him would be washed of their sins. When we think about it our small sacrifices on earth seem very small. At Lent we may give up desserts or wine or other things that we don’t really need. Parents give up hobbies, time and money to benefit their children. My parents gave up many luxuries to send my sister and me to religious elementary and high schools. Although our human sacrifices seem small in comparison to Christ’s, they serve a great purpo
se. They show our commitment to something other than ourselves. Sacrifice takes the focus off of ourselves and we realize as is pointed out in “The Purpose Driven Life” that is not all about you or me. Sacrifice allows us to be more Christ-like and to focus on others.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to understand why I need to sacrifice and to appreciate how much it helps me grow in your love. Amen.
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