Approaching the Throne

The last couple of weeks we have seen a couple exhortations in the book of Hebrews, to listen to Jesus and to encourage each other daily… Hebrews 4:16 brings us our next exhortation in the book of Hebrews: “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.”

However many people want to approach God on their terms, not His. We may approach the throne of grace with boldness if we’re followers of Jesus because He has already shown us the way (the Way). But, we still must remember it’s the throne of God we’re approaching, not ours.

The reality is, we often try to do more for God than He asks, though He wants to do more
through us than we can possibly imagine.

We must ask ourselves these questions:

• Are you doing what you know He wants you to do? 
• Great! Do it boldly, with confidence.
• Are you doing the things you think He wants you to do? 
• If so, do it boldly, continually seeking where He is leading.
• Are you doing what you hope He wants you to do? 
• Proceed cautiously. Ask Him for clarity. Seek the counsel of others who are boldly living out their faith.
• Are you doing what you want Him to allow you to do? 
• Stop! Don't be like Nadab and Abihu who tried to misuse God's power for their benefit (Leviticus 10:1-2). Ask God for a fresh start and prepare yourself to follow.

We must approach the throne of grace with boldness, yet also with a sincere humility knowing that it is on God’s terms we have received grace in the first place…

See ya Sunday!