ICS Daily Devotions
Approach God with Faith and Confidence
Hebrews 4:16(NKJV) Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Two categories of people will seek to come before God, the saved and the unbelievers. Both have to learn that they need to approach God based on His requirements rather than their own experiences or perceptions.
Once we are aware and believe that Jesus has obtained an eternal redemption for us and has given us His righteousness, then we will be bold in coming before Him. It has nothing to do with our own works of righteousness though we will do good works and live in godliness once we are saved. We will also not be affected by our own feelings of insecurity of having not done enough to be accepted by God. Jesus has done everything for us. We are hidden in Him where we are seen as righteous, holy and blameless.
It pleases God when we approach Him by faith at His throne of grace whenever you need help or mercy during times of need. We are able to rest in the completed work of Jesus Christ. It is done. We are hidden in Christ. We have a new position as a child of the living God.
Ephesians 1:6-7 (NKJV) to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.
Remember, it is an INVITATION by God to enter into His presence to find help and mercy in times of need. All of us should be delighted to be invited. All of us need grace during difficult times to sustain us, especially during times like these as we wait for the pandemic to pass. All of us need God’s mercy when we have done wrong or have taken a wrong turn in life or have made a wrong decision without consulting Him.
Honestly, it is very difficult to pray effectively unless we have faith and confidence in the presence of God. We know that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. He is listening to us right now. The wonderful thing is that we will enter into His presence in a rested position, comfortable and with the knowledge that we are accepted by Him once we have understood what Christ has done for us. It is easier to connect by faith.
We are ready to speak to Him by faith and with confidence, as we are children of the living God. God is pleased if we come to Him by FAITH based on what Jesus has done for us. We will enter a state of rest when we cease from using our own strength and futile dead works to approach God. We need to have that conviction that Jesus’ sacrifice is good enough. We are not able to add or subtract His work by adding on what we do by our own strength. Therefore, approach God with faith and confidence through this position that God has obtained for you in Christ.Sermon Series: What Pleases God?
