Today’s Bible Reading: Philemon 1; Hebrews 1, 2, 3, 4
Hebrews 4:14–16 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 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.
Jesus knows my weaknesses. In fact, he can sympathize with me because he’s been tempted in the same way, only he didn’t give in to his weaknesses. He invites me to come boldly to the throne of grace—his unmerited favor—to receive his mercy and grace at my point of need.
Why don’t I go to the throne of grace more often? It’s there for the asking—help in my time of need, mercy when I fail. What if I were to go to the throne of grace first thing—before I mess up already? What a thought!
I’m coming God, I’m here, at your Throne Of Grace. You know my need. Would you please shovel out as much grace as necessary to cover my need? Thanks! I can tell this is going to be a better day than if I winged it on my own!