Security: Grace and Mercy in Time of Need

I can find grace and mercy in time of need.

Hebrews 4:16 ESV
16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

First a few comments on the context of this verse. If we go back to verse 12, we are told that the Word of God is living and active, able to cut into the very deepest part of our being. Verse 13 tells us that no creature is hidden from the eyes of God. Every aspect of our life and being is available for his scrutiny - and judgment, for to Him we must give account.

Verses 14 and 15 talk about our great high priest who is now established in heaven, but yet this same high priest can fully empathize with us. He was fully tempted and yet did not sin.

First there is God's Word to faithfully show us who God is and who we really are. Then we see the sovereign God watching and knowing everything about us. God's Son Jesus conquered the cross and death and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father, yet He knows our struggle here below.

If you approach the throne of grace with a sincere heart, and come believing and trusting in only the blood of Jesus Christ your Savior, then you need not be alarmed at the Sovereign God who holds people accountable for their sin; for the blood of Jesus has removed all of your sin, and you now wear the robe of His righteousness.

There is grace and mercy at the Father's throne. This is not grace and mercy to merely solve our problems, which it does, but grace and mercy so that we may enjoy a true heart to heart relationship with our loving Heavenly Father.

No matter the sin, the believer is confident that the blood of Jesus can cover that sin. The barrier is gone - run to the throne!

God Bless You,
Dennis