Melchizedek made a mysterious but important appearance in the Old Testament.
Genesis 14:18-19 (NIV)
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram …
He was a king and a priest — an unusual combination.
Like Melchizedek, Jesus is King and Priest.
Revelation 1:5
… Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
Hebrews 4:14
… we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God …
Good morning, Lord. You are King of kings, and my King. You made the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of the world, and for my sins. Sometimes I see the big picture and miss the personal connection. Other times, I sense Your power and love at work in my life and overlook Your eternal plan for the world. I am but a tiny speck in the great universe, and yet You know my every thought and deed. How can it be?
How indeed?!?
Ah, the mysteries of love and grace!