In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to Him who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his reverence.  Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey (harken, submit, listen) him, being designated by God a high priest.

Lord, I pray I will mature in your word; that I will “hear” you every day, all day; that my powers of discernment are trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil and to always choose and follow good.  I have tasted the goodness and the power of your word and “felt” your presence alive in me. I am sure of the hope I have in Christ and, therefore, I am not sluggish, but an imitator of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.  I hold fast to the hope set before me. Fill me with your faith and endurance today, Lord.