“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16)
The Lord has been speaking to me lately about the holy boldness that we have to approach Him with anything and everything. Jesus, through the shedding of His sinless blood, has made a way for us to come in to the presence of the most Holy Being in all existence.
When I read about the heavenly throne room in Revelation 4-5, I am in awe of God and the power of His holiness. I know I’m a sinner. I sometimes ask myself, “How can I even be here in the presence of this One who is so holy, so awesome, so unlike me?” I am so thankful for the humility and servitude of Jesus. Through His sacrifice, I can come before the Holy One with the boldness and audacity of a child going up to my Father, fully confident in His good intentions and desires toward me. “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11)
We have boldness through the blood of Christ. We have confidence that God is the perfect Father. We know that the Holy Spirit “makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” (Romans 8:26)
“Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!” (Psalm 113:2)
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