Journey: A New Believer's Guide to Spiritual GrowthSample

Trust in Jesus

In the Jewish religion, the high priest was supposed to be the mediator between God and the people in the Old Testament. This high priest was to represent the people to God. He would offer a sacrifice to cover the people's sins and pray for them. 

Under the New Covenant, Jesus has become the high priest between God and everyone who has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. He offered himself as the sacrifice to forgive our sins. Since it's Jesus and not a flawed human working on our behalf, we can trust his work between us and God and thus hold firmly to the faith we profess.

Has your faith ever wavered, maybe in a season of difficulty? Maybe life got busy and God wasn't a priority anymore. Maybe you felt like God didn't make sense. Maybe you lost something you loved. 

This is why Jesus is so important. He is working on your behalf. He is your heavenly high priest who represents you to the Father. You are free from religious rules, so you can have a real relationship with a real God. 

Jesus took care of your sin debt, so you can move on with your life and find freedom in him! So when you want to give up, just remember that Jesus has already done the hard work for you. Let your response be trust in him. 

What areas are you struggling to trust in Jesus? Is it your marriage, your finances, your health, your careers, or your kids? Take this time to pray about those areas and allow God to build faith in your heart in these areas. 

If possible, find a space outside, maybe a walking trail or back deck. Put yourself in God's creation. Let your focus turn to the beauty and incredible design of how God put the world together. 

Prayer: Lord, I thank you for creating this amazing world. Thank you for giving attention to every detail. Thank you also for creating me. You created me with value, purpose, and meaning. Thank you for helping me to connect with you today!