"Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need.
Are you one of those people looking for the approval of another man or woman, perhaps a close relative? Have you been this way most of your life? I know that in my own life I have forever sought the approval of a close friend, never to see the love for, or the respect of me, from that person and I grow weary that our friendship is superficial. Sometimes I think "I need to find a way to say that it hurts me deeply", but never find the strength. They become closer to you than your own brothers or sisters, yet you do not seem to have the respect from them that you give to them.
Do you find yourself there sometimes with some special people. Take a close look at the verse above. We tell our precious Catholic friends that we have a high priest of our own and are not required, according to the bible, to get another to forgive our sins or see another man in this light (this is not a lesson on Catholicism). Yet we all continue to seek the approval of others in life.
God has said in His word that we have our "Own High Priest" - Jesus Christ, who we can go to and find peace. Our friends cannot "sympathize with our weaknesses" so why do we constantly seek their approval. We are "Great Ambassadors" of the Lord in the sight of God. We should begin to act the part.
If that close friend continues to treat you as a second class citizen, you don't have to make him/her aware of it (he/she probably already knows). God sees "...the thoughts and intentions of the heart". Therefore, we don't have to seek the approval of others when the Lord is watching after us. Let God open their hearts as they see you walk with the Lord day after day.
Don't lower your opinion of yourself just because someone close to you thinks or treats others more highly than you! You are a "Gem" in the sight of our God. So "shine" that way in everything that you do. At some poiint, others will notice. And after all, isn't God, what you want people to see in you?
Just a thought!
Dave
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