Dr. Bob Botsford • Senior Pastor • Horizon Christian Fellowship • Rancho Santa Fe, California
11/21/2008
The Uttermost
"Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them." Hebrews 7:25
Once we give our lives entirely to what God in His grace has provided through His Son, this is what happens. Jesus never stops praying for us. Not only that, but the Bible tells us that He never stops preparing for us, "I go to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2) In addition, He is constantly providing for us, "Iniquities prevail against me; as for our transgressions, you will provide atonement for them." (Psalm 65:3) In other words, He is 'able to save to the uttermost.'
Spurgeon wrote this about Hebrews 7:25, "From the guttermost to the uttermost." Isn't that the story of our lives? What God has done for each of us is to deliver us from life's gutter into a life in which Jesus lives to advocate on our behalf.
Prayer -
Dear Lord,
The mercy You have shown to me in providing Jesus as my advocate is astounding. I am overwhelmed with gratitude at the enormity of His love and care for me. Thank You Jesus for saving me to the uttermost.
In Your Name,
Amen
