Hebrews 4:11-16 – The Throne of Grace

Hebrews 4:11-16 – Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.  Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

What a privilege to enter into the very presence of God. To bring our petitions, our cares, worries, concerns to him. What a comfort to know that he understands our weaknesses because he experienced them also, but without giving in to them. We enter that rest via the veil – the flesh/body of Christ. 

Sin is the greatest hindrance to prayer.  Sin separates us from Christ.  Sin is defeated through the blood of Jesus.  Being set free from sin through his blood allows us to enter into his presence. 

The throne of grace is that special place where we can become one with our Lord.  After confession of sins – sins of omission (things we should have done but did not) and commission (things we should not have done but did) we can enjoy fulness of joy, peace of mind.  We can have satisfaction knowing that our relationship with the Lord is one that cannot be compared to any other relationship we might have experienced.

His grace is enough to satisfy your soul, to make you whole and complete.  His grace is the soothing ointment from above that will meet all your cares and needs.