Times of Need

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

Perhaps there is a better way to approach this verse because there is so much in it and that precedes it. However, my thought today is those times of need we experience in our lives. I don't think I'm that much different from the rest of humanity, in that so often I don't recognize I have a need or else I'm determined to meet it with my own resources. They are inadequate! The probability is that this is a description of your experience also.

This verse is an invitation to the believer. Come. Come boldly. Come boldly to the throne of grace. Obtain mercy. Find grace to help in your time of need.

Earlier in the book we witness the Person of Jesus, the Power of Jesus, the Passion of Jesus, and the Position of Jesus. He is the One Who invites us into the throne room of His Father and to receive His fullness for our need.

Perhaps the main emphasis is on spiritual needs for it speaks of entering into his rest. But God in His mercy and grace can also meet us in our emotional, physical and temporal needs. I think we do ourselves and God a disfavor when we divide our lives into (1) spiritual life, and (2) secular life. After all, we are Christians seven days a week and God wants our fellowship with Him and our service to Him all seven days.

We may be at a crossroads time of life needing to make a major decision, or may need encouragement, instruction or correction. There is always room for wisdom.

So keep looking up for the God of mercy and grace is waiting for us to come to Him boldly in our time of need.

Ron