Hebrews 10:11-18
But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. (vv. 12-13) I have probably noticed it in times past, but saw it again this time: He sat down at the right hand of God. We only sit down to eat or to rest or to engage in conversation with our friends. Here Jesus is sitting as a rest from His labors and is rewarded by sitting on His Father’s right hand, a place of honor in any culture. We have a phrase in our vernacular – “my right-hand man”. That’s my top foreman, that one person that I can always count on. That’s Jesus alongside His Father. If the Father has any questions, Jesus has the answers. And if Jesus has any requests of the Father, it’s done. What a thought!!
A second item from the verses quoted above – when will Jesus’ enemies be made a footstool for his feet? Through His cross and resurrection Jesus defeated Satan, but there’s no doubt that Satan is still alive and well and active in our world today. So as I read those words above, it seems to me that there will come a day when all of Satan’s power will be obliterated and he will be placed under Jesus’ complete authority. Until then we have the Holy Spirit to fight our battles. Jesus has already told us, “Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30, NASB). He’s done it all. Rest in Him.