Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
“Jesus is presented likewise as a patron of the Christian community. The author of Hebrews, for example, presents Jesus as one who “helps the descendants of Abraham” (Hebrews 2:16) and comes “to the aid of those who are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18). He supplies for the Christians what is wanting in their own resources. Jesus’ patronage may be more precisely defined, however, as brokerage. He is the mediator (Hebrews 8:6; 9:15; 12:24) who secures favor from God on behalf of those who have committed themselves to Jesus as client dependents. As God’s Son, who is placed closest to the head of the household, Jesus’ successful mediation is assured. Jesus’ gift of access to God (Hebrews 4:14–16; cf. Hebrews 10:19–22) gives the community access to resources for endurance in faith in the present world so that they may receive the benefactions promised for the future, awarded before God’s court at the end of the age. The believers may draw near to God and expect to “receive mercy and find favor”—that is, the disposition of God to give assistance—“for timely help” (Hebrews 4:16). Christians, indeed, have been brought into God’s household (Hebrews 3:6) through their clientage to the Son; thus they are under God’s protection and provision.”
David DeSilva in An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods, and Ministry Formation (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2004) 300.
Today I honor Jesus, my patron and the patron of the whole Christian community. He’s my broker or mediator who supplies all good things from God.
Today I celebrate Jesus. But why post this? I want to pause and honor my Lord Jesus who, as of today, has helped me post daily meditations for 15 years in a row.
Thank you, Patron, Broker, and Mediator Jesus, for daily providing the timely help that I have needed for my life and for sharing with others.
Thanks for your mercy, grace, and generosity to me over these 15 years.