Since, them, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 4:14-16

Our confidence in God is fully supported by Hebrews. Because our High Priest, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and our Personal Savior, has ascended to heaven and is interceding there for us, we have good grounds for trusting Him in the midst of trouble. Jesus is able to sympathize with our weaknesses, for when He lived on earth He was tempted in every way that we are, yet He never sinned.

In Hebrews we are urged to look up from our trials and to approach the heavenly throne boldly by faith. Through humble prayer, we will receive mercy for our failures and grace to help us in our time of need.

Are life’s trials and temptations hemming you in? Has the tempter told you there is no where to go? Take heart. Keep looking up – it is always open at the top.

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Our Daily Bread – February 18, 2004