Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 4:14-16.
Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Paul writes about the confidence we have in Jesus, that by becoming one of us He understands our weakness, even though He never failed as we do. We hear that He “in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.” Jesus told us that by confessing our sin and repenting, we can be forgiven.
We don’t have to be slaves to our failures anymore because Jesus has defeated the evil that tempts us. His sacrifice for us is the once and forever payment for sin and death. By accepting Him as our Savior “we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Paul encourages us to “approach the throne of grace with boldness”, knowing that Christ is always there to restore us when we fall and renew our relationship with God the Father. His promise is constant, all we need to do is accept it and live in the light of His love. Then we are blessed to share our faith with the world.
Gracious God, we are sorry for the times we have behaved selfishly and disrespected Your law. Help us to love each other as You first loved us. Amen.
