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Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
It is day 7 of Lent 2020 and by now we have probably come face to face with the reality, We have some weaknesses. An honest observation will reveal some variables between who we want to be and who we have become. Like any child with a loving parent, we would love to be pleasing in all areas of our life to our parents. One of the hardest things to hear a parent say is, “I am disappointed in YOU”. These words sting. Being aware of disappointing our loved ones will often lead us to want to hide or just not deal with it.
YHWH is our DIVINE Parent and pleasing YHWH is at the core of most of our lives. This text from Hebrews reminds us that even though we have weaknesses, even though we stumble through temptations and fumble the faith when under fire, we can still approach the throne of grace with confidence. Many people will beat up verbally and mentally the moment they see weakness. They will overstate the obvious that we already know, we fall down. Although this is true we don’t have to beat ourselves up or dress in sackcloth and ashes to have an audience with GOD. We can come boldly with confidence trusting that we will receive grace to help us in our time of need.
Unfortunately, church can be a dangerous place to look for grace. all around we see “Aint’s dressed like saints” who take every chance ungrace us. Thankfully we have a GOD who understands and will help with no strings attached.
Point To Ponder: How have YOU ungraced someone? How have YOU ungraaced YOURSELF? How can YOU show grace to someone today?
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