READ Hebrews 2
Because Christ was man as well as God, He is able to “give aid” to us who are human.

INSIGHT
Jesus is God, but He was also man; Jesus was man, but He is also God. It is essential that Christ be both God and man. If Christ were not man, He could not have died for our sins. If He were not God, His death would not have been sufficient to pay the price for the sin of all humanity. Christ was the perfect sacrifice. In fact, He was the only possible sacrifice able to atone for the sins of humanity and appease the wrath of God. As you continue to read the book of Hebrews, you will realize that the author’s main point is simply this—the superiority of Jesus Christ.

PRAYER
The Lamb of God was the perfect sacrifice for our sin and so we praise Him:
“I am the Lord. I have called you
For a righteous purpose,  
And I will hold you by your hand.  
I will watch over you, and I will appoint you
To be a covenant for the people  
And a light to the nations,  
In order to open blind eyes,  
To bring out prisoners from the dungeon,  
And those sitting in darkness from the prison house.
I am the Lord. That is my name,
And I will not give my glory to another  
Or my praise to idols.
The past events have indeed happened.
Now I declare new events;  
I announce them to you before they occur.”
(Isaiah 42:6-9).

Pause for praise and thanksgiving as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
On the contrary, who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? Will what is formed say to the one who formed it, “Why did you make me like this? ” Or has the potter no right over the clay, to make from the same lump one piece of pottery for honor and another for dishonor? (Romans 9:20-21).

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
The fear of the Lord is pure,
Enduring forever;  
The ordinances of the Lord are reliable
And altogether righteous.  
They are more desirable than gold —
Than an abundance of pure gold;  
And sweeter than honey
Dripping from a honeycomb
(Psalm 19:9-10).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

• Better listening skills
• Wisdom for governing authorities
• Whatever else is on your heart

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Salvation belongs to the Lord;  
May your blessing be on your people
(Psalm 3:8).