Hebrews 5:16 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
During the American Civil War, a soldier was granted permission to seek a presidential hearing due to a family tragedy. He went to Washington but was promptly refused entry and dismissed from the White House. He despaired of what to do, and wandered down the road to a park, where a little boy came up to him to ask what was wrong. The solider poured out his story and woe. To his surprise, the boy replied: “Come with me.” He led the soldier back to the White House. None of the guards stopped them as they took a detour around the back. The various medal-emblazoned guards stood to attention as they walked past. The soldier couldn’t believe what was happening. When they came to the presidential office, the boy entered without so much as a knock. The Secretary of State was briefing President Abraham Lincoln, who interrupted him and turned to the boy to ask: “What can I do for you, Todd?” Todd said: “Dad, this soldier needs to talk to you.”
Hebrews10:25 says: “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus…” The discouraged soldier had access to the President ‘through the son’. How much more do we have access to God ‘through the son’ – Jesus. Both verses from Hebrews include the key word ‘confidence’. We don’t come with shame, fear or embarrassment. We come with confidence. We need not be timid, but bold – not because of what we’ve done but because of who we are. We are ‘co-heirs with Christ Jesus’ (Romans 8:17) and ‘children of God’ (1 John 3:1).
Enjoy the assurance, confidence and security that knowledge brings, and petition God boldly today.
Thank you Lord for the incredible privilege of being your child. May I act like a child of the King today. Amen!
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