Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
Throne of Grace
Part one of Four
Hebrews 4:14-16
By J.D. Griffith
What do these two words mean? Grace: God gives us what we do not deserve.
Mercy: God doesn’t give us what we do deserve. Opposite sides of the same
sword bless us in different ways.
Both words make our lives hopeful, do-able. Both are gifts that are
unearned. Both gifts are undeserved. We depend on both gifts. We depend on
God’s grace every minute of every day. Who wakes us up every morning? Grace.
Why does God allow us to live after we rebel and sin against Him? Mercy.
Romans 6:23 in the Bible says plainly, “For the wages of sin is death; but
the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.”
1 John 1:9 in the Bible says, ”If we confess our sins, He is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins, and to cleans us from all unrighteousness.”
Every good thing comes from God, the Father, through the cleansing
blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:14 calls Jesus our high priest.
Verse 15 says Christ was tempted as we are,
but was sinless.
The clincher verse is what makes us cherished children, and is found in
verse 16. “Let us therefore come boldly unto the
throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in
time of need.”
WOW!
How happy are you to sit on a loved one’s lap and feel precious love?
This is soothing, especially after we’re hurt. The loved one is pleased
to give you healing after your feelings, or body gets hurt.
Our Heavenly Father is the same way. He gave us the Bible so that
we learn about His love for us when we study His Word. He opens His arms
welcoming us onto His lap. For comfort, peace, healing.
Take Home Nugget
We know God is sovereign and in control of all things. Will He
stoop down to listen to our silly, trivial needs? St. Paul makes it
clear that we’re to approach His throne boldly. We’re to approach Him
with confidence; sure that we’re not bothering Him or are too
insignificant for Him to care. In fact, we’re specifically instructed to
“bother Him” with everything that troubles us. (1Peter 5:7).
God’s Riches At
Christ's Expense.
J.D. Griffith
