Hebrews 4:16 says, “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we might receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Notice that we are not encouraged to draw near to God’s throne with confidence in order to get the “justice” we deserve, but rather to obtain MERCY!
This teaches us that confident access to God is not reserved for those who are always upright –thank God! Those of us who sorely need mercy may also confidently draw near to His throne. And we may be certain that when we draw near we will actually find grace there, for it is so well-endowed with grace, and so ready to bestow grace, that it is given the very name: “the throne of grace”! That should comfort and encourage the worst of us sinners. God’s throne is a throne of grace! “Therefore — let us draw near”!
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Yes, very well said Sir. It is mercy that we should seek.from Him. Justice will then follow on its own in the footsteps of mercy. But as humans we do also seek love, understanding, solace and comfort from our loved ones. I just wonder why it so happens that, so often close ones are torn apart into separation through acts of fate and circumstances.
I did forget to mention one very important thing Sir. It is quite a strange coincidence that the header image of your blog and the website which I am managing is the same. And I happened to provide a link to your blog on this website. And I came here on this page. Maybe, it was meant to be!
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