To be a high priest, there are requirements to meet. First, he must be ordained of God. For no one takes the honor of becoming a high priest 'less it was given to him by God. Israel could not just pick for himself a tribe who will administer the temple works but God had to ordain the Levites for that purpose. It was God's choosing that placed the Levites in that office. For all the tribes was in the loin of Abraham when he paid tithes to Melchisedec after his victory over his enemies. Why not everyone is a priest? It is because God elected Levi before the foundation of the world to minister in things pertaining to God. So is everyone who will stand before the pulpit as modern-day priesthood who will devote themselves in the Word and in prayers. And will serve in the temple of God which is His Church.
Second, He must be anointed of God as His high priest. Aaron who was the first high priest of Israel was anointed with an oil before he actually stepped in his ministration as a high priest. Which oil, in this dispensation of Grace, signifies the Holy Ghost who comes into God's ordained minister to empower him with a gift for his ministry. He must have taken his part in the body of Christ for it was written, "but now God hath set everyone of them in the body, as it hath pleased Him.". And again, "for as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office.". Thus, to have an office in the body of Christ is to be a member of it. And by one Spirit we are baptized into one Body.
Third, the high priest could empathize with the people of God for he himself is compassed with infirmities.
Jesus Christ the Son of God had met every requirements. He was ordained of God as a High Priest saying, "Thou art a priest forever, in the order of Melchisedec.". He was anointed of God in the river Jordan when the Spirit of God descended like a dove and dwelt in Him to empower Him with the fullness of the Father. Jesus is not just part of the body but the whole body is connected to Him for He is the Head and that body is His own. He knows your every cares, your afflictions, your frustrations, your needs, your pains. For He Himself suffered and was tempted at all points. And not only he can empathize but it is written that whatsoever thing is done unto us they also have done it to Christ.
He is the High Priest that can be touched by the feeling of our infirmities. He has the power to succor us that call on Him. He who is greater than all our tribulations promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He is our Lord Jesus Christ, The Great High Priest, according to the power of endless life.
By. Bro. Alberto Espinosa
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