Boldness at the Throne of Grace

Boldness at the Throne of Grace 

            Hebrews 4:16 states, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”   Why are we admonished to come boldly unto Christ in our time of need?  We can come boldly unto Jesus because He is our high priest (vs. 15).  Romans 8:34 assures the Christian musician that Christ who died for us is “at the right hand of God, who maketh intercession for us”.  Our loving Savior Jesus Christ, who has the power and authority to condemn us, is sitting at the right hand of God making intercession for us with the Father.    Hebrews 9:24 explains further, “for Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.”  Rather than sitting at the right hand of God to condemn us, Jesus is there as our advocate (1^st John 2:1).

       What does it mean that Christ makes intercession for us?  The Greek word enthugchano (1793), which has been translated intercession in Romans 8:34, signifies one who entreats or confers with another.  So, Christ is at this very moment in the presence of our heavenly Father conferring or entreating God the Father on our behalf.  Christian musician you can and should come boldly before the throne of grace in order that Christ may obtain mercy and grace for you.  In the middle of your busy December, with all the activities of the advent season, you can obtain God’s mercy just when you need it most.  It is a wonderful thing to know that you may also obtain abundant grace from your heavenly Father because Jesus is praying for you right now. 

       What will God’s grace do for you?  It will give you the precise help that you need to be an over-comer during this Christmas season.  Christian musician, our heavenly Father has made provision for you to make it through this exceedingly busy time of year—and for all the year through for that matter.  He has more than enough grace and mercy to take care of all of his children.  He is as close as the mention of His name.  However, you must remember to go to Him with your needs.