“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16, NASB)
There are times when it seems as if trouble and adversity are predators, and these conditions stalk us like prey.
At such times, God’s word reminds us that we are far from alone in our tenuous condition: Prone to anxiety and bent toward fear. There is One who has been where we are. There is One who has faced what we are facing, and has emerged from the crucible completely victorious and utterly unsullied by sin. His name is Jesus.
The solution to our many dilemmas — whether existential or empirical — is not to seek the counsel of some and the comfort of others. Instead, immediately “draw near with confidence to the throne of grace,” that is, seek God as your first Resource — not as your last resort. Those who assiduously seek God will always receive mercy equal to any sin; find grace always abounding in abundance; and receive help that is always on-time. – Luther
Daily Encouragement 