Boldly Approaching the Throne

 Philemon; Hebrews 1-4

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess…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.”

Hebrews 4:14, 16

The annual sacrifices offered by the high priest for Israel’s sin included sacrifice for his own sin. Believing this atonement was acceptable, the high priest would enter the most holy place of the temple where the glory of God dwelt above the mercy seat. Christ’s death and resurrection, as the sinless sacrifice for our sins, qualified him as our High Priest to not just visit the throne of mercy and grace once a year, but to dwell there. Our access to God’s throne of grace through Jesus our priest is now firm and unbroken. This is our confidence in prayer to God, that Christ’s righteousness has been gifted to us, so we now have right standing with God. This access to the throne of God is one of the greatest gifts of salvation.

Are we approaching this throne daily for mercy, grace, and help with all our needs?

“Father God, I seek your face, for mercy, grace, strength, and wisdom, for your glory.”