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the source of permanent salvation

Hebrews 5:1-10 (JDV)

Hebrews 5:1 You see, every high priest taken from among humans is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for failures.
Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray since he is also surrounded by weakness.
Hebrews 5:3 Because of this, he must make an offering for his own failures as well as for the people.
Hebrews 5:4 No one takes this privilege on himself; instead, a person is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Hebrews 5:5 In the same way, Christ did not exalt himself to become a high priest, but God who said to him, You are my Son; today I have become your Father,
Hebrews 5:6 also says in another place, You are a priest permanently according to the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 5:7 During his fleshly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
Hebrews 5:8 Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what he suffered.
Hebrews 5:9 After he was perfected, he became the source of permanent salvation for all who obey him,
Hebrews 5:10 and he was declared by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

the source of permanent salvation

Jesus is one of us. He understands us. He knows what makes us tick. When we fail, he knows why. We can come to him, pleading for mercy and grace again, because he is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. He does not tolerate or condone sin, but he can forgive and restore. He is our great high priest. He was called by his Father for that very purpose. Only he was given that priesthood for eternity. He “became the source of permanent salvation to all who obey him” (9).

LORD, thank you that you have provided a source of permanent salvation for us.