Approach The Throne Of Grace
With Boldness
So then, a Sabbath rest still remains
for the people of God; for those who enter God’s rest also cease from their
labors as God did from his. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that
rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs.
Indeed, the word of God is living and
active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul form
spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of
the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an
account.
Since, then, 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.
Today is Ascension Day. It comes 40
days after Easter, and it marks the occasion when the risen Christ ascended to
the Father in glory. It should be a great factor in our lives, just as it was for
Jesus Christ. It means Jesus was redeemed, and with Him, so are we.
Jesus did die on this earth, but He
rose from the grave, went back to the Father, and is interceding for us right
now, and He is coming again.
Jesus who died
to save us now lives to keep us.
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