Guarantor of the New Covenant

Hebrews 7:20-22

The author of Hebrews here shows us why the new covenant made with Jesus is superior and true: "And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him:

'The Lord has sworn

and will not change his mind,

You are a priest forever.'

This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant."

Yes, there's a lot of writing there and probably a lot to digest, but we're gong to get through it! "And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath..." his is just some Old Testament history here. Back in the Old Testament, priests were just chosen as priests. There were no promises made and no oaths said. Yes they were in a higher spiritual position, but there was nothing official about it. The author here writes that unlike most other priests in the past, Jesus actually took an oath when He was chosen as High Priest. "...but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: 'The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, You are a priest forever.'" Again, the author states that there actually was an oath made between God and Jesus when Jesus was chosen! God sealed the deal with this priest above all others, He actually made an oath saying that Jesus will be the true high priest forever! "This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant." With all of that said, making an oath truly made Jesus the guarantor to all people that this new covenant made by Him with His people is true and will not fail, for He made an oath by it, and Jesus is not one to break promises.

So, what does this really mean? Well, I think of this more as an acknowledgement rather than an action. I encourage all who read this to take some time today and just be thankful and actually think about the efforts Jesus made for you. For all of us. He didn't just come to this earth and then die because it was all in God's plan. He sealed is truth to us through an oath, and gave up His life because He knew that He would be freeing everybody from death's grasp. Just take some time today and be thankful for the lengths our Savior went for us.