Come Boldly

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

  

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“For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand and sympathize and have a shared feeling with our weaknesses and infirmities and liability to the assaults of temptation, but One Who has been tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].” Hebrews 4v15-16 (AMP)

God loves us very much. That’s why He sent Jesus to die for us (John 3v16). Jesus our High Priest is compassionate and was tempted even as we are. The Bible tells us to come boldly to God’s throne of grace, not to shrink away in fear. Most times, we find ourselves running away from the very One who can give us the grace and mercy we need in time of trouble, because of guilt, fear and condemnation. However, 1 John 4v18 (AMP) says “There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection].” When fear comes, it brings with it torment. The Amplified Bible says it brings with it the thought of punishment. God doesn’t want us to be fearful. In the Bible He keeps saying fear not! Instead He wants us to have faith – to believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11v6). Don’t be afraid. God loves you. He will help you. He won’t forsake you. Your righteousness is of Him.

Prayer

Father, I thank You for Your Word this day. I thank You Father, for You have not given me a spirit of bondage again to fear, but a Spirit of adoption whereby I cry, Abba Father. Father perfect me in love o God. Thank You for the privilege of being called Yours in Jesus name, amen.