HEBREWS 4:12-16
12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.
14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Several good reminders here. 1) In vs. 12, a good reminder of the importance of reading God's word consistently, to tap into his power, to understand him and also our OWN THOUGHTS AND DESIRES. Much like a dating relationship is like a mirror into ourselves, I believe really studying the word of God can be that for us as well- exposing our true selves and our need for a savior on a moment by moment basis. 2) In vs. 16, encouragement in realizing how our High Priest wants to be intimately connected to us. He understands us, and wants to continually give us mercy and grace WHEN WE NEED IT MOST, especially. Amen. Think about that and really let that soak in. Praise you Lord for your word, and for your Great High Priest, AMEN!
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Your two points tie together nicely...we can't receive the mercy and grace He longs to give us unless we come to Him, and one of the ways we come to Him is by studying His Word.
How nice it is that when we feel the weakest, His mercy and grace is at its strongest!
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