01292022 Our Great Savior

Dear Missionary Lady,

Greetings in the name of our great Savior. Have you ever heard other Christians talk about certain concepts from the Bible and realized that they understood something you did not yet understand? I remember hearing people talk about Jesus as our daily Savior, and I realized I did not comprehend what they meant. I actually was puzzled by their words. To me, Jesus was my Savior because He died on the cross to provide me with eternal salvation. Over the years I have come to have some understanding of Jesus as my Savior on a constant basis.

Jesus is still my Savior every day, because every day He still rescues me from situations that are too difficult for me. One of the most notable places in which I have seen this is the book of Hebrews. Recently I have been thinking about the progression of three different verses that expand on this truth.

First, Jesus is my Savior because He is competent. “For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18). Because Jesus has lived in a human body as I have lived, and because He has faced the common trials of life, He has understanding of how to face trials. Jesus successfully met and conquered every temptation, so He has all the answers. This makes Him able to be my Savior.

Second, Jesus is my Savior because He is compassionate. “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:15-16). Again, Jesus has lived in a human body, and His understanding of its frailty and weakness inclines Him to want to help those who are weak. He wants to give them grace and mercy to help them in their time of need. He readily and willingly gives help to those who come to Him.

Third, Jesus is my Savior because He is constant. “But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:24-25). Someone can be a savior only while he is living. Because Jesus always lives, He can always be a Savior. There is no person at any time in history for whom Jesus cannot be a Savior. I can rely on Him at any time.

I need this daily Savior. I need someone who is able and who has all the answers for everything I face. I need someone who is so compassionately ready to help me in my need. I need someone who is always available whenever I need Him. I thank God for my competent, compassionate, constant Savior. May this wonderful Savior carry you through today and this week. God bless.

Love in Christ,

Peggy Holt

member at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon, PA