+DEV+ Grace to Cope

Date: October 20, 2009 9:56 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Grace to Cope

Grace to Cope

“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 4:16)
Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:14-16

Failure! That word can be stamped across the lives of the Children of Israel. Not failure to perform, but failure to believe. God promised spiritual fulfillment, but when the Israelites heard His Word they did not listen with faith. They failed to enter into the blessing God had for them.

We too may fail, but we don’t need to. God promises to bless us. When we hear His Word, we need to listen with faith to receive what He says. Regarding our inner response, we may deceive ourselves, but we do not deceive Him. His Word is the divine clarifier. It monitors our hearts, sifting our deepest, most subtle thoughts and attitudes.

God’s complete knowledge of us need not produce fear. We have Jesus Christ our High Priest, who stands in Heaven on our behalf. He represents us as One who has keen awareness of our need. He knows how feebly the flame of our faith burns. We may fail, as did the Israelites of old. Jesus knows our weaknesses, and He never turns away from us but reaches out to help us when we call on Him.

Insight: Christ invites us to come to Him with confidence so that we can find grace to cope in our moment of need.

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