“Approach God’s Throne Of Grace With Confidence!”

“Approach God’s Throne Of Grace With Confidence!”(Heb.4:14-16).
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
I’m not an enthusiast of AI, but today, after reading the text, I concluded Jesus’ high priestly role in these words: It takes one who has been there to know what those who are there pass through.
I asked AI what this means, and I got this lengthy explanation, which kind of makes sense.
AI said, “The saying ‘It takes one who has been there to know what those who are there pass through’ emphasizes that true understanding and empathy for someone’s situation require shared experiences and a personal journey through similar challenges.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Shared Experiences:
The phrase suggests that only someone who has personally navigated a specific hardship or situation can truly grasp the depth and complexity of what another person is going through.
Empathy and Understanding:
It highlights the importance of empathy and understanding, stating that those who have ‘been there’ are better equipped to offer support and guidance because they possess a deeper understanding of the challenges involved.
Beyond Superficial Knowledge:
The saying implies that mere knowledge or information about a situation is insufficient. True understanding comes from having experienced the same struggles and hardships.
Resonating with the Struggle:
It suggests that those who have ‘been there’ can resonate with the struggles of others, allowing them to offer more meaningful and helpful support.”
This is the reason for grace and mercy. Grace and mercy finds us when we come knocking. Jesus, our high priest knows that his divine nature helped his human nature to overcome the temptations that we in our limited human nature cannot overcome.
We should therefore “hold firmly to the faith we profess” as we “approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Christ, our high priest pleads the merits of God’s grace for us because he has been where we are and knows what we pass through.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, prod us in our time of need to approach God’s throne of grace with confidence so that we can receive mercy and find grace. Amen!
Have a blessed day! Peace be with you!
Rev Babila Fochang.
13/03/2025.