Keys to Answered Prayer (4)
"Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God." Hebrews 4:16 NLT
Boldness. Boldness isn't arrogance, presumption, or a sense of entitlement. It's confidence based on who you are in Christ. Paul writes, "Let us come boldly to the throne of... God. There we will receive his mercy, and... grace to help us when we need it most" (v. 16 NLT). As God's redeemed child, you have a right to approach Him at any time. And understanding that enables you to overcome Satan's attempts to make you feel unworthy. It removes your natural inclination to say, "I know God can do it, but it's hard to believe He will do it for me." You think like that when you feel unworthy. But the glorious truth is - Jesus has made you worthy! (See Colossians 1:12). Not also, "We... find grace... when we need it most," and grace is simply undeserved favor. In other words, God will give you what you don't deserve when you're confident enough to ask Him. Plus, you're asking in Jesus' name, not your own. You're presenting to the Father all that Jesus is, not all that you are. And here is another thought: When you have hidden sin in your heart, you can't pray with confidence. Unconfessed sin locks you in and shuts God out (See Psalms 66:18). But the good news is, when you ask God to reveal your sin, He will. And when He does, you must deal with it if you want to keep the lines of communication open. If God reminds you of a situation in which you didn't do the right thing, don't try to sweep it under the rug. Acknowledge it, receive His forgiveness, and then you can pray with confidence.
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word for You Today
Boldness. Boldness isn't arrogance, presumption, or a sense of entitlement. It's confidence based on who you are in Christ. Paul writes, "Let us come boldly to the throne of... God. There we will receive his mercy, and... grace to help us when we need it most" (v. 16 NLT). As God's redeemed child, you have a right to approach Him at any time. And understanding that enables you to overcome Satan's attempts to make you feel unworthy. It removes your natural inclination to say, "I know God can do it, but it's hard to believe He will do it for me." You think like that when you feel unworthy. But the glorious truth is - Jesus has made you worthy! (See Colossians 1:12). Not also, "We... find grace... when we need it most," and grace is simply undeserved favor. In other words, God will give you what you don't deserve when you're confident enough to ask Him. Plus, you're asking in Jesus' name, not your own. You're presenting to the Father all that Jesus is, not all that you are. And here is another thought: When you have hidden sin in your heart, you can't pray with confidence. Unconfessed sin locks you in and shuts God out (See Psalms 66:18). But the good news is, when you ask God to reveal your sin, He will. And when He does, you must deal with it if you want to keep the lines of communication open. If God reminds you of a situation in which you didn't do the right thing, don't try to sweep it under the rug. Acknowledge it, receive His forgiveness, and then you can pray with confidence.
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word for You Today
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