+DEV+ Getting the Picture

Date: April 12, 2011 11:54 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Getting the Picture

Getting the Picture

"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

Here's a perfect description of how to pray as believers in Jesus: we approach a throne and sitting on it is the One who has all authority and all power in heaven and on earth, which means He is completely and infinitely able to help us. It's a throne of grace, which means He will help us, not because we deserve it but in spite of the fact that we don't deserve it.

We can approach it boldly, with radical confidence in His forgiveness and in His love. We can expect to receive a warm welcome because we know the Lord's heart is merciful towards us and that He's greatly inclined to give us what we ask. We don't have to twist His arm - He loves to give good gifts to His children. When we come to His throne, we will always find grace waiting for us in our time of need.

As believers we know our time of need is all the time. We need everything. Prayer is not intended for emergency situations only. For believers, it's a way of life.

Insight: "The Lord protects the simple-hearted; when I was in great need, he saved me" (Psalm 116:6).