Melchizedek

And Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought forth bread and wine; and he was the priest of the Most High God. Genesis 14:18

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is King of peace; without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. Hebrews 7:2-3.

Steps 11, 12

Melchizedek is introduced to the story of Abram, to show us that the priesthood was already in existence before the priesthood of Aaron and Levi. This priest, Melchizedek was already in place ministering the blood of Jesus (see Revelation 13:8) that was to be shed by promise until He actually came and shed His blood on Calvary. So this priesthood was a promise that God was ready to care for the addiction of sin and Abram acknowledged this priesthood and submitted to it. God is always ready to care for our needs, long before we are aware of our needs.

Prayer for Today: God, we thank You that You are always ahead of us. We are so sorry that we are so slow to become aware of You. We feel like children who are slowly growing in our awareness of the truth. Thank You that You are there like a heavenly parent/priest ready to help us at any time. We thank You and accept You today for Your wondrous gifts and grace.