The Throne of Grace
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it. Hebrews 4:15-16
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This passage of Hebrews contains one of the most vital truths in the New Testament concerning Christ and those who believe in him. It also contains one of the greatest promises and invitations in the Bible: come boldly to the throne of grace and receive mercy and grace in our time of need. Why? Not because we’re good or we deserve it but because Jesus is in his place at the right hand of the Father and is our great High Priest. That’s why we have constant access to God’s grace; that’s why we can take all our needs and problems to him in prayer—because he is right now at God’s throne beckoning us to come for the grace and mercy he is so ready to give! He isn’t oblivious to the reality of our humanness; in fact, he understands our weaknesses. There is help when we most need it, mercy and strength when we’re weak, sufficient grace for anything we will ever face—if only we will come to the throne of our gracious God, ask, and receive. Come to him today!
Prayers:
LORD JESUS, thank you for facing the same temptations and problems we do and for fully understanding our weaknesses. Thank you for pouring out your life on the cross, for rising again and reigning at the right hand of the Father. Your throne is a place of grace for your children, where we can receive your mercy and help when we most need it. I come, Lord, to you, and ask. . . .
Quotes:
The only haven of safety is in the mercy of God, as manifested in Christ, in whom every part of our salvation is complete.
John Calvin (1509–1564)
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: Ezekiel 3:16–6:14; Hebrews 4:1-16; Psalm 104:24-35 and Proverbs 26:27.
