“Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining…” Just as the wise men looked to the stars many Christmases ago, we too seek a bright star to guide us in our celebration of Jesus’ birth. Throughout the season of Advent, we are sharing daily reflections from the people of Saint Luke to help brighten our paths. Our daily writers offer to us their reflections on the various names used for Jesus in the Bible. Together their stars form a constellation of wonder that can fill us with hope, love, peace and joy as we journey towards Christmas.

Today’s reflection is from Em and Carrie Johnston. They have been members and called Saint Luke their church home since the spring of 2016. They were blessed to have been married here in 2021. They look forward to getting more involved!

GREAT HIGH PRIEST

“Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.” - Hebrews 4:14

The great high priest, Jesus, who came to earth born as the weakest and lowly of them all. Born to save us- the broken, the sinful- born to love us, born to sympathize with our weaknesses. He was not always seen as the great high priest- for he was like one of us, human. Yet, he was much more than human- he survived great temptation, condemnation, rose from the dead- all for us. He is our great high priest, for He loves us unconditionally, is with us always, and saves us through His grace.

Thank you for this beautiful day you have provided us. Thank you for the grace you show us everyday. Help us to love others as you love us, be with those in need, and show others your grace. Amen.