The Good News Just Became Great!
John also stated, “because as he is, so are we in this world.” In other words, since we are already found in Christ, we have the same privilege and incredible honor to come boldly before God now, on this side of heaven to petition Him with our requests. Consider some of these promises that use the same Greek word for boldness mentioned above.
"For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:15-16)
"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, and having a High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." (Hebrews 10:19-22)
"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, he hears us: And if we know that he hear us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him." (1 John 5:14, 15)
We can stand before God at all times, no matter what our spiritual condition, and God will listen to us because His love and the blood of His Son have been shed to cover all of our sin. Even when we sin and feel condemned we can come to God because His love is greater than our condemnation.
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1: 8, 9)
For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. (1 John 3:21, 22)
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. (Romans 8:1)
God loves us so much that He gave His only Son to die on the cross for our sins, not just so we could go to heaven, but so we could also have boldness before Him today. (Romans 8:32) We can be open and vulnerable before God without fear because His love is greater than our worst sins. What an awesome privilege and a high calling to have such access to God! Let’s make the most of our relationship with Him and spread the Word of His unfailing love. Amen.
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