So I’m reading in Hebrews this verse in chapter 4:
For we do not have a high priest who cannot
sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as
we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the
throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of
need (15-16).
The word ‘confidence’ in Greek can also be
translated, ‘boldly.’ Thus, another
translation of verse 16 can read: Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
And speaking of High Priest,
according to Moses, the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies within the
Tabernacle only once a year to make atonement for the nation (Hebrews 9:7,
Leviticus chapters 16 and 17). But now, the Holy Spirit tells us we can “have
boldness to enter” that holiest of places by the blood of Jesus. Whenever we
want. As often as we want.
You can’t make this stuff up.
Who’d ever think up a story of a God,
the supreme ruler of the galaxies, the final and decisive arbiter of life and
death, who would think this Being would permit – no, that He would welcome – His creatures to boldly enter His very Holy of Holies? No
religion aside from Judeo-Christian faith – none hold their god so near. So
personal. So gracious. So compassionate. So loving.
But our God, whom we know as
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, from the time of Adam to this very moment as you
read this, our God welcomes us to enter
confidently, boldly, into His very throne room.
Whenever we want. As often as we
want.
Do you have a problem? Have a
need? Just want to talk? You can enter His Holy of Holies now. Confidently. Tell
Him what’s on your heart.
He is always ready to listen.
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