{"id":13698,"date":"2025-11-02T06:38:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T11:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garycombs.org\/blog\/?post_type=oyb&p=13698"},"modified":"2025-11-02T06:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T11:38:55","slug":"let-us-draw-near","status":"publish","type":"oyb","link":"https:\/\/www.garycombs.org\/blog\/oyb\/let-us-draw-near","title":{"rendered":"LET US DRAW NEAR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cLet us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16 ESV).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Hebrews 4:16 stands as the climactic invitation of the writer\u2019s teaching on Jesus our great High Priest. Having just affirmed that Christ sympathizes with our weaknesses and was tempted in every way as we are\u2014yet without sin\u2014the writer now urges, \u201cLet us draw near.\u201d What was once a privilege reserved for the high priest on the Day of Atonement is now extended to all who belong to Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are invited to come \u201cwith confidence\u201d\u2014not with arrogance, but with freedom of access purchased by the blood of Jesus. The \u201cthrone of grace\u201d beautifully joins God\u2019s majesty with His mercy. It remains a throne, but because of Christ\u2019s intercession, it overflows with grace. There we receive mercy that covers our past failures and find grace that empowers our present and future obedience. Mercy meets our need for forgiveness; grace meets our need for strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201cin time of need\u201d literally means \u201cat the right moment.\u201d God\u2019s help is always timely, yet the greater wonder is that His throne is always open. We can draw near at any time because Jesus intercedes for us continually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are called to draw near\u2014to come confidently and continually to God\u2019s throne of grace. Too often, we let feelings of guilt or discouragement keep us at a distance. Yet this verse reminds us that the very things that make us feel unworthy are the reasons we must come. God\u2019s mercy meets us in our failures, and His grace enables us to walk in new obedience. Whenever we are weak, tempted, or overwhelmed, we can draw near, trusting that His help will come right on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for opening the way for us to draw near. Because of Jesus, we come freely and confidently. Teach us to live close to You\u2014coming for mercy when we fail and for grace when we need strength. May drawing near become our daily posture and joy. In Jesus\u2019 name, amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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