Good Morning All,
Isn’t it wonderful to walk in the Blessing of God, in the Promise given to Abraham (Galatians 3:29)! It’s awesome to walk with NO FEAR! I’ve seen the tee-shirts with the popular saying of, “NO FEAR.” But, I think we all know the only way you can have “NO FEAR” is to know who you are in Christ, His promises to you, and your authority on this earth through Him. Once you understand this, you no longer have fear. I won’t get into it here, but did you know Job could have avoid the trial he went through? His was his “fear” that gave the devil access to him and his family. Had he not feared, the devil could have done NOTHING to him. I know, I was taught wrong too. The bottom line – the Believer who truly understands his position in Christ is the only person on this earth that can really wear a “NO FEAR” tee shirt – and mean it!
I have quick one for you this morning – Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” We’re going to break this verse down to see what God is REALLY saying here. It should give you immense encouragement.
“Let us…” – most Believers would say this means “let us” corporately, as Believers, come before God or that Paul was saying, “let us,” who are Believers come before God’s throne. This is not what God is saying in this verse. When we come into God’s court, and this is where His throne is located, we come with Jesus Christ. Yes, “Let us” is Jesus Christ and you entering God’s court. You’re not coming alone. Jesus comes with you. Man, I’m about to get out of my chair and run up and down the street shouting!! Praise God the Beloved comes before God with me!
“therefore come boldly…” – what I’m going to say may possibly offend some folks, but we need to understand God’s truth. God is OFFENDED when you come into His court begging, groveling, sniveling, etc. He has given us a COMMANDMENT to “come boldly.” But, many Believers struggle because they feel unworthy to come boldly, they feel they have no standing because of sin in their lives, addictions, bad thoughts, bad actions, fleshly struggles. But, stop and think for a moment. What comes boldly before the throne of God? Your spirt, not your soul and body. Your spirit is 100% perfect, righteous, and holy. It is Christ in you. Your spirit will not be any holier, any more perfect, or any more righteous, when you are dead from this earthly life and in heaven. It doesn’t matter how unrighteous your soul and body may be. Your spirit has LEGAL STANDING before Almighty God through Jesus Christ. It is self-centeredness and pride if you think you are unworthy to come before God’s throne BOLDLY (a Believer). Who are we to doubt God; who are we to put words in God’s mouth; who are we with our self righteousness; who are we with our worldly wisdom? No, we let the devil keep us in condemnation and making us feel unworthy, or our performance isn’t good enough right now. Your performance WILL NEVER be good enough for God. But Jesus’ performance already is. You have standing with God through Jesus Christ. Get off your knees and come BOLDLY before God.
“unto the throne of grace…” – folks, when I finally got it through my mule head that I was approaching the “throne of grace,” the throne of unmerited and undeserved favor, my whole outlook changed. We’re not approaching the throne of judgment, the throne of condemnation, the throne of conviction. We are approaching the throne of grace!! Hallelujah!! Judgment and condemnation were over for the Believer at the cross. It’s done. There is no more judgment and condemnation for the Believer. And, I’m approaching it in my perfect, righteous, holy spirt with Jesus at my side. God says to me, “My beloved, what do you want, what can I give you?” And, it is a loving question, like a father would give to their young child. God wants to meet our “wants,” not our needs. Needs are getting by. God made us for an abundance. The world gets by or less. God’s children are to be in abundance in all areas of their lives – spiritual, health, relationships, deliverance, prosperity.
Ok, I could keep going, and I said it would be short. So, with so much more to say, I’m going to end it here. Have a wonderful day walking and believing in the Blessing of God and Promise of Abraham. I hope you come before God’s throne of grace today and hereafter with BOLDNESS! God loves it when we do.
Larry