THRONE OF GRACE (Part 1 of 4)
Hebrews 4:14, 16
Hebrews 4:14, 16
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess...Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
What do these two words mean? Grace: God gives us what we do not deserve. Mercy: God doesn’t give us what we do deserve. Opposite sides of the same sword bless us in different ways.
Both words make our lives hopeful, do-able. Both are gifts that are unearned. Both gifts are undeserved. We depend on both gifts. We depend on God’s grace every minute of every day. Who wakes us up every morning? Grace. Why does God allow us to live after we rebel and sin against Him? Mercy. Romans 6:23 in the Bible says plainly, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.”
1 John 1:9 in the Bible says, ”If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleans us from all unrighteousness.”
Every good thing comes from God, the Father, through the cleansing blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:14 calls Jesus our high priest. Verse 15 says Christ was tempted as we are, but was sinless. The clincher verse is what makes us cherished children, and is found in verse 16. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
WOW!
How happy are you to sit on a loved one’s lap and feel precious love? This is soothing, especially after we’re hurt. The loved one is pleased to give you healing after your feelings, or body gets hurt.
Our Heavenly Father is the same way.
Our Heavenly Father is the same way.He gave us the Bible so that we learn about His love for us when we study His Word. He opens His arms welcoming us onto His lap. For comfort, peace, healing.
Take Home Nugget
We know God is sovereign and in control of all things. Will He stoop down to listen to our silly, trivial needs? St. Paul makes it clear that we’re to approach His throne boldly. We’re to approach Him with confidence; sure that we’re not bothering Him or are too insignificant for Him to care. In fact, we’re specifically instructed to “bother Him” with everything that troubles us. (1Peter 5:7).
God’s Riches At Christ's Expense.
J.D. Griffith
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