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“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Heb 4:16 (NIV)

Approaching the throne of grace with confidence is not equated with arrogance. Confidence is acknowledging your enablement through God working in you and through you. Arrogance is rooted in self worship.

God grants accessibility. He makes Himself available to us and allows us to approach His throne of grace. Now grace is receiving what we do not deserve while mercy is not receiving what we deserve. We do not deserve God’s acceptance. We do not deserve God’s provision of forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life. Because of our sin nature, we deserve death, alienation, punishment, and eternal damnation.

Praise God for His initiative to bring you into a vibrant love relationship with Himself. Now that you can approach the throne of grace with confidence the question is: Are you taking advantage of the opportunity that God has provided for you to approach the throne of grace with confidence?

Think through your daily intimacy with God. How often are you intentionally approaching the throne of grace? Are you consciously accessing God’s presence through prayer?

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care
    

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