“But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.”    
Hebrews 2:9

I love the Book of Hebrews.  I cannot read it without rejoicing in the clearness and simplicity of the Gospel, and Jesus’ place in my heart and in my life.

How important it was for Jesus to become incarnated, “Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same…...”  (Hebrews 2:14)   The author of the Book of Hebrews describes why it was necessary for Christ to come in incarnate form:

·        So that He “might taste death for every man.” (2:9) The main purpose in Christ’s coming was to go to the cross and bear the sins of the world, providing salvation for all who believe.  Christ tasted death to the fullest so that we who were under the sentence of death could go free.

·        That He might “bring many sons into glory.” (2:10) Christ was made perfect through suffering so that He could lead us into heaven.  We have the assurance that as we follow Him, He will take us into God’s glorious presence.

·        That He might “destroy the devil and deliver the saints.”  (2:15)  The devil’s power was brought to nothing by the death of Christ.  Those who have trusted Christ are no longer in bondage to death’s fearful grip.

·        That He might “be a merciful and faithful high Priest.”  (2:17)  As our great High Priest, Christ continually represents us before the throne of God, “ever living to make intercession for us.”  (7:25)  Our salvation is secure in Him.

·        That He might come to our aid and give us help. “For in that He Himself suffered being tempted, He is able to help them that are tempted.”  (2:18)

Father, I thank you today for your Son, my Savior and High Priest, Jesus Christ, who was incarnated by your power and might so that we could come to You.  I thank you, in His name, for your love.  Amen  

Love you in the Lord. 

Daniel Leal