Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Heb. 4:16).
The word "therefore" in our text refers to the preceding verses, which tell us that our Savior was tempted in all points like as we are, that He has gone into heaven, and appears there for us. "Therefore" we may "come boldly unto the throne of grace." In other words, our prayers may be based upon these facts.
That throne is not only a throne of majesty, power, righteousness, and glory but a throne of grace; and it is by grace through faith that we are saved (Eph. 2:8). Coming boldly to this throne, we obtain mercy and find grace in every time of need. It is the things we need that we are to receive, and we shall receive them when we need them--"in time of need." Nothing is too small, nothing too great. If we need something, we are to ask for it.
It is said that a man once asked Alexander the Great to give him some money, a portion for his daughter at her marriage. The king told him to go to his treasurer and demand it. He went and asked for an enormous amount. The treasurer was startled. He said that he could not give so much without a direct order from the king, and then he went at once to Alexander and told him that he thought a small part of the money should suffice.
"No," replied Alexander, "let him have it all. I like that man. He does me honor. He treats me like a king and proves by what he asks for that he believes me to be both rich and generous."
So let us go to the throne of grace boldly. Let us pray in a way that shows we have honorable views of our King's riches and bounty, and that we have faith in His promises.
MEDITATION PRAYER: "Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy" (Ps. 86:1).
The word "therefore" in our text refers to the preceding verses, which tell us that our Savior was tempted in all points like as we are, that He has gone into heaven, and appears there for us. "Therefore" we may "come boldly unto the throne of grace." In other words, our prayers may be based upon these facts.
That throne is not only a throne of majesty, power, righteousness, and glory but a throne of grace; and it is by grace through faith that we are saved (Eph. 2:8). Coming boldly to this throne, we obtain mercy and find grace in every time of need. It is the things we need that we are to receive, and we shall receive them when we need them--"in time of need." Nothing is too small, nothing too great. If we need something, we are to ask for it.
It is said that a man once asked Alexander the Great to give him some money, a portion for his daughter at her marriage. The king told him to go to his treasurer and demand it. He went and asked for an enormous amount. The treasurer was startled. He said that he could not give so much without a direct order from the king, and then he went at once to Alexander and told him that he thought a small part of the money should suffice.
"No," replied Alexander, "let him have it all. I like that man. He does me honor. He treats me like a king and proves by what he asks for that he believes me to be both rich and generous."
So let us go to the throne of grace boldly. Let us pray in a way that shows we have honorable views of our King's riches and bounty, and that we have faith in His promises.
MEDITATION PRAYER: "Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy" (Ps. 86:1).
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