Tuesday the 18th

Hebrews 4: ¹⁵ For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. ¹⁶ Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

 

This is a point that many forget about Jesus. He forgives, and He saves. SO often I hear, I am not worth of the grace of God, or how could I be forgiven for what I have done, my favorite is “you just don’t know how much I have done, or how bad I have been.” The thought is that while Jesus might be the bridge for many people, some people are just beyond reach. Guess what? Most of us are out of reach, unworthy, and have pretty spotty backgrounds. While your story might be different, it is still very much the same. You see we are not dealing with a mediator who has never lived, or has no experience in the temptations of this world….yes even the temptations that you might face. The Christ Jesus has walked the proverbial mile in our shoes. He knows what it is to be offered the world, He knows the feeling of temptation, and the worldly sting of walking away from “easy money”. HE knows these things and He understands them. He also is aware of every imperfection that you have, and do you know what? He loves you anyway, He cheers for you anyway, He encourages you in spite of your flaws, and He will go to His Father on your behalf, each and everyday if needed, and He will stand between you and God as a bridge of forgiveness. You see Christ has felt the temptation, and He has paid the price for us falling for those temptations. That is why we can confidently approach God’s throne of grace. You see, the world wants you to believe that you are not good enough, the devil depends on you doubting the love of God. You see doubt will keep you from even trying. If you were dying of thirst would you hesitate to ask a man with a glass of water for a drink? Of course not! You would not care what that man might think of you, you just know you need some water! Why the would it be any different with your soul? Christ has filled in the gap, He understands, and He is holding that glass of water that will replenish your dehydrated soul. As sure as the sun will set, we are all dying, our bodies will not last forever. However there is a place you can go, a place full of forgiveness, love, grace, peace, and eternal life. You can have all of it, just ask. Go before God and know that His love is larger than any transgression, it is larger than the life of His own Son. The Lord is quite aware of what we are all going through, and He would love to take the burden away. Do not hesitate in your search, for He will not hesitate with His love.

 

 

God Bless,

Brian Thetford

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