Hebrews 4:16 Let
us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we
may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (NIV)
In ancient times, many
people thought that God was unapproachable and too holy to safely come into His
presence. They believed that their sins caused an unbridgeable gap between
themselves and Him. They were therefore very wary about directly asking God for
help or forgiveness. They usually tried to win His favor by making a personal sacrifice
of livestock or grain, money or other resources. They hoped that they could
appease God’s anger and then be granted His mercy.
After Christ died on the
Cross, there was no need for any more sacrifices. He fully paid the debt that
we all owe to God and opened up a new way for us to confidently approach the
Lord for help and healing. Jesus purchased this gift with His beautiful life,
so we can now freely and personally come to God to humbly ask for His grace,
favor, and love without ever being afraid.
Application: Think
about the mistakes and regrets that have disconnected you from God. Confidently
approach God in prayer and ask Him for forgiveness. Receive God’s grace and
begin again. 😊
Prayer: Lord God, thank
You for the amazing gift of grace that You have given to us through Your Son
Jesus Christ. Forgive our faults and restore us to Your love. In Christ’s Name,
we pray. Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor of
Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville,
Tennessee. Come and join us for worship each Sunday at 11:00 AM. You will be
made very welcome 😊
Today’s image is one of
John’s drawings called Royal Crown. If you would like to view a larger version,
please click this link: Crown.
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