Come Boldly

“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15).

Jesus is and was God (John 1:1), but He was also flesh (John 1:14). He was tempted, yet was without sin. As a man, He understands our weaknesses and can relate to us and what we are going through. Since Jesus was sinless, He was worthy to pay the price for our sins, and now we can come to God in our weaknesses and needs. As our High Priest, Jesus has opened the throne of God’s grace to us.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

Since He is our High Priest, we can approach the throne of grace with confidence, seeking mercy and finding grace to assist us in times of need. We should have complete confidence in approaching the Lord, not only when we have done everything right but even when we have made mistakes. If we rest in the finished work of Christ and not in our own goodness, we can boldly approach Him.

“Boldly” in the Greek is “parresia” which means “fearless confidence and freedom of speech.” Can you come to God boldly with the freedom to tell him everything? Can you approach Him with your true thoughts and feelings, knowing He values openness and honesty? Jesus can handle whatever you tell Him. He is your High Priest who sympathizes with your weaknesses, and heals you with His grace (Hebrews 4:15-16).

Jesus has opened the throne of grace to you. His unconditional love doesn’t see your failures and judgments. He sees you healed, whole, and fulfilled. He waits for you to come and lay everything down with a grace so forgiving and complete that nothing can impede its power to change you. You come to Your loving Father, the all-powerful, infinite God, who moves your mountains and changes the circumstances of your life. 

Your High Priest is not unattainable. Come boldly to God’s throne of grace, my friend. It’s the throne of unmerited, undeserved, and unearned favor. Come freely and unhindered, knowing there is grace for your every need. There at His altar, obtain mercy and receive grace. There, know completion in Him. Rise free from selfishness with confidence in Him. Rise in victory and joy. Rise in peace and purpose. You have fellowshipped with Your Redeemer. You are His, and He is yours. Your need is met. Come boldly.