MONDAY May 13, 2024
Our Access to Christ
...in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Ephesians 3:12-13
Paul had incredibly rich insights for our Christian life. Underline these three important words: boldness, access and confidence. God has given us boldness to preach and proclaim the Gospel. We have access to God as we come to Him through Jesus Christ by faith. We also have confidence that our prayers are going to be heard, and we have the glorious hope of glorification as we are heaven bound.
In the Old Testament, once a year the High Priest came before God to intercede for the people and ask God to forgive them of their sins. Believers in Christ do not need a High Priest because they have Jesus who is their High Priest: Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God... (Hebrews 4:14).
As Christians, we have confidence when we pray by faith, knowing we have full access to God’s throne room (Hebrews 4:16). Know this: God will at times allow us to go through difficulties and circumstances that are beyond our control, but we can call upon Him, trusting in His sovereignty. Despite our sufferings and trials, His plans are still being accomplished. Never lose your confidence in God. Fully place your trust in Him. He will help you and bring about His perfect will for your life.
When enduring trials, consider the influence you have on other people’s faith when they see your steadfastness. God will use your life to lead others to Himself. When they realize what God is doing through you, they will rejoice in His goodness and faithfulness.
We have full confidence in Jesus Christ. Our confidence rises as the character of God becomes greater and more trustworthy to our spiritual comprehension. The One with whom we deal is the One who embodies faithfulness and truth––the One who cannot lie.
~A. W. Tozer~
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