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Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account. Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4: 12-16)
In these few, short verses are found some powerful truths for our lives. The first is that in God's word, we can find a living and active word, one that still speaks to us if we would be pick up our Bibles, open them (Some of you would have to dust them off first!), and listen as you read to what God may be saying to you. Some of what you may read may cut to your heart as you read the truth about where you are, and where you know you need to be. The Bible is very much your mirror to your soul. Sometimes, we don't like what we see looking back at us. The second is that we cannot hide any part of our lives from God; the Bible speaks to our need and also how to get right with God. The third and very key, is that we have Jesus Christ as our high priest; the bridge between God and us. Jesus has made our access to God possible and it's ready even now. For through Jesus we can confess our sins and find forgiveness; for we have in Jesus, One who understands and sympathizes with us and our condition. And last, we have access to God's throne though prayer, and we should use it with boldness. Since God knows all things, why should we hem and haw about what we need to share with Him? Be bold!
PRAYER: Loving God, thank you for all You have done and all You have shared with us. We thank you for the Bible, for prayer, and for access to Your throne. Hear my dear *|FNAME|* as hearts confess and share with You what You already know. But, bring us forgiveness, bring us boldness for life. This we pray in Christ Jesus' precious and powerful name, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
