Can We Always Count on Jesus? 

“Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” – Romans 8:34

When life breaks down and people fall short, who stands in the gap for you? In a world of flawed leaders and short-term help, Hebrews introduces us to someone entirely different—Jesus, our Great High Priest. He’s not just another religious figure. He’s holy, unstained, and exalted above the heavens. And unlike every priest before Him, He doesn’t serve for a season—He serves forever. His perfect ministry never ends.

The priestly ministry of Jesus is a major theme in Hebrews. Every Old Testament priest was an imperfect shadow of the One to come. Unlike sinful leaders who had to offer sacrifices for themselves and others, Jesus “has no need… to offer sacrifices daily… since he did this once for all when he offered up himself.” (Hebrews 7:27) Scripture says He is “holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners,” and—unlike anyone else—“perfect forever.” (Hebrews 7:26, 28)

This is the great hope of the believer, especially in times of struggle and need. Human leaders are temporary. Their ministry ends. But Jesus lives forever, and His ministry continues without end. Hebrews sums it up in one word: intercession—a ministry of continually pleading our case before the Father. One Bible dictionary defines it as “A pleading with one party on behalf of another, usually with a view to obtaining help for that other. In the Bible, intercession normally is in the form of prayer on behalf of another.” (1)

Eventually, even the godliest human helpers are gone. Not Jesus. Hebrews 7:21–25 declares, “‘The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever.”’… He holds his priesthood permanently… since he always lives to make intercession for them.”

No matter what you’re facing today, you’re not alone. Jesus Christ is still interceding—pleading your case, lifting your name, and securing your hope before the Father. Other leaders may step down, burn out, or pass on, but Jesus never stops. His priesthood is permanent, His prayers are constant, and His power to save is complete.

Are you drawing near to the One who’s always drawing near to the Father for you?

(1) R. S. Wallace, “Intercession,” ed. Geoffrey W Bromiley, The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised (Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1979–1988), 858.

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