Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy and find grace
to help in time of need.
As I read this Scripture I couldn't help but consider the word "boldly." So often the word "boldly" refers to someone who is overconfident. They convey a sense of arrogance, as if they deserve what it is they desire.
As children of God we have received more than any of us deserve. Only because of the gracious love of our Father do we have the privilege of coming before His throne.
As it is written:
There is none righteous, no not one;
There is none who understands;
There is none who seeks after God.
They have all turned aside;
They have together become unprofitable;
There is none who does good, no, not one. __ Romans 3:10-12
This Scripture is not referring to arrogance, nor is it telling us to demand what it is we desire. It is teaching us to approach the throne of grace with confidence in Whom it is we are approaching. We are to come to the throne of grace in humility and meekness, but also with boldness, knowing our Father hears our prayers.
I LOVE the Lord, because he has heard
My voice and my supplications
Because He has inclined His ear to me,
Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.
__Psalm 116:1-2
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD
Whose confidence is in Him. __Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
We can rest in the assurance that as we approach the throne of grace with boldness in Whom it is we come, our Father sees our heart and hears our prayers. He alone is able to help in time of need.
I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears. __Psalm 34:4
