The Reason

Hebrews 9:24-28 For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence. 25 Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. 26 Then Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
 
ONCE more the Hebrews author reinforces the one-time sacrifice of our Great High Priest, Jesus. He has entered heaven, the Most Holy Place to represent us before the Father. The Life Application Bible Commentary puts it this way: “Christ is on our side at God’s side. He is there now, always available. He is our Lord and Savior. He is not there to convince or remind God that our sins are forgiven, but to present both our needs and our service for him as an offering.” Jesus is your personal Lord and Savior, casting aside your sins, elevating your Christian service and connecting you to the Father.
    The apostle Paul says it this way in Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died – more than that, who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Be secure to know no one can condemn you because your One Savior has saved you for eternity.
    What is the reason for Jesus’ sacrificial, saving work? He wants you prepared for your future. You are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment. No person will escape this. You may escape physical death if Jesus returns before our life on earth ends. But even so, you will come to an end of life on earth as you know it. And you will face Jesus’ judgment into heaven or hell. Jesus’ saving work is absolute for your absolute future. Receive the Savior and be prepared for Jesus’ great fulfillment of your faith.
    What joy to consider Jesus will “bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” Through all the years of God’s sacrificial laws, the prophets’ promises and the Savior’s incarnation, death and ascension, the LORD God has revealed the way to heaven. Jesus’ is a serving Savior who has served to you the feast of forgiveness and redemption. When Jesus has called all of his own unto himself, he will serve the Communion Feast of salvation to all who believe. Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
           The reason for Jesus’ salvation is you and each person he has called unto himself.