Hebrews 4:15-16
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.
The first thing that needs to be said is that "testing" is what Satan does to us. Afflictions brought on by the accuser are "tests." God in no way affirms or encourages "tests."
The second thing that needs to be said is that "sin," for us, is slipping from the path of recovery. "Sin" is a deviation from the road of truth and health and wholeness.
bold (adj.)- clear and distinct to the eye
We approach our Lord and Savior for help with clarity. He has walked our path. He has overcome our obstacles. He knows exactly how to help us. So let us tell him exactly what we need. Let us search our hearts, dig through our emotions, and filter our thoughts--with His help also in this if needed--and let us discern exactly what we need. And then He will give us an exact answer... exact aid.
mercy (n.)- alleviation of distress; relief; something for which to be thankful; a blessing
Our Lord helps us. We approach Him, and we will receive help. And then we will give thanks.
grace (n.)- a sense of fitness or propriety; a disposition to be generous or helpful; divine love and protection bestowed freely on people
We will receive the exact help that we need. We will receive the help that fits the situation exactly. He is predisposed to help us. He wants to help us. He wants to shelter us safely under His wing. We are His people. He loves us. We are His children. He cares for us. Actively.
Hebrews 4:15-16
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.
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.
The first thing that needs to be said is that "testing" is what Satan does to us. Afflictions brought on by the accuser are "tests." God in no way affirms or encourages "tests."
The second thing that needs to be said is that "sin," for us, is slipping from the path of recovery. "Sin" is a deviation from the road of truth and health and wholeness.
bold (adj.)- clear and distinct to the eye
We approach our Lord and Savior for help with clarity. He has walked our path. He has overcome our obstacles. He knows exactly how to help us. So let us tell him exactly what we need. Let us search our hearts, dig through our emotions, and filter our thoughts--with His help also in this if needed--and let us discern exactly what we need. And then He will give us an exact answer... exact aid.
mercy (n.)- alleviation of distress; relief; something for which to be thankful; a blessing
Our Lord helps us. We approach Him, and we will receive help. And then we will give thanks.
grace (n.)- a sense of fitness or propriety; a disposition to be generous or helpful; divine love and protection bestowed freely on people
We will receive the exact help that we need. We will receive the help that fits the situation exactly. He is predisposed to help us. He wants to help us. He wants to shelter us safely under His wing. We are His people. He loves us. We are His children. He cares for us. Actively.
Hebrews 4:15-16
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.
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