Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession (Hebrews 3.1)

Jesus is the high priest of our confession. What is it then that we confess? What is the substance and character of our verbal and living confession in Jesus? How does He function in a liturgical rite within our confession?

We begin with our calling. We believe that we have been called into relationship. This is not a mundane drawing from one lifestyle or proclivity but a heavenly calling, a calling from God Himself who formed us and created us with intentional purpose. We believe that we are being made holy in the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. Through the blood of Jesus we are made clean, purified from all unrighteousness and are being continuously sanctified in His Spirit as we draw closer to Him. We believe that we are not alone, orphans of moral conviction, but brothers and sisters in Christ. We share life in the community of the faithful across the globe and throughout time. We are living stones joined together that make the Temple of the living God.

And in this temple, Jesus the great high priest confirms our confession. He takes our affirming words of His Lordship for what they are: worship. As the apostle of God the Father, sent to seek and save lost humanity, He has returned with men, women and children in His train of glorious praise. Our allegiance cannot fall to any other, be they prophets, apostles or angels. Our allegiance is in Christ alone, Jesus the high priest of our confession.

Jesus, I confess once again your Lordship over my life. I worship you, shoulder to shoulder with the family of holy brothers and sisters exalting your name.