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.
Hebrews 4:16
She runs for her life, and for the lives of those she loves. Running past the outer courts she throws open the large ornate doors with all her might. The inner court is scattered with a few select nobles. She does not see them. Her eyes are downcast, and her heart is set on the one who is seated on the throne. Her presence there – is surprising to most. Who told her she could approach with such determination? Does he know she is there? Confidently she makes her way and stays her course. This is her destiny. She will die either way – unless he shows mercy. But will he? When her eyes meet his, her king, will she see grace sitting on the throne?
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As I studied and reflected upon Hebrews 4:16, this scene from the movie One Night With the King, came into my mind. The movie, which I highly recommend, is about the life of Esther, an orphan Jewish girl who becomes queen of Persia.
This is how we are to approach our king, too.
We run to Him.
Our hearts are set on Him.
We approach with staggering confidence.
We claim His promise.
Our eyes meet His, and we see that grace is indeed sitting on the throne.
I love what Charles Spurgeon said:
Grace came down to earth in the form of the Well-beloved, and it met with sin. Long and sharp was the struggle, and grace appeared to be trampled under foot of sin; but grace at last seized sin, threw it on its own shoulders, and, though all but crushed beneath the burden, grace carried sin up to the cross and nailed it there, slew it there, put it to death for ever, and triumphed gloriously. For this cause at this hour grace sits on a throne, because it has conquered human sin, has borne the penalty of human guilt, and overthrown all its enemies. (emphasis mine).
You know what I think? I think Esther’s eyes were really fixed on a throne of grace – far beyond the throne of her husband, the King of Persia. I think she was running to her Savior God, who she knew would rescue His people. She was claiming His countless promises. She was counting on grace.
So, when was the last time you ran to the throne of grace with fearless confidence in the One who sits there? Do you need to take Grace by the hand and not let go? When was the last time, you took Hebrews 4:16 to heart?
*If you are a visual person like me, here is a link to a You Tube video that includes this scene from One Night With The King. (it comes at about 2:24 in the music video and features a Natalie Grant song called, The Real Me).
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This is an amazing post Stacey. I love coming here to read your Grace Notes. Love this, “I think she was running to her Savior God, who she knew would rescue His people.” Thank you for sharing this today.
Thanks Amy – I’ve learned through writing, that I am a visual person, and this picture is such a great encouragement to me! So glad you were, too!
Love this! Esther’s confidence was staggering as should ours be before our King…not because of us, but because of Christ’s work for us! Love this Stacey, thanks for sharing and starting this awesome journey! I wrote about Hebrews 4 too!!!
Yes Danielle, it is our confidence in WHO sits on the throne, not in us! That is what draws us – and the promise He makes here to receive us and meet our needs! It is Awesome!
So blessed to be journeying with you, girl!
On my way to your place now!
I for sure need to take grace by the hand and not let go!!! Words from my pastor to me just this Sunday were “keep applying grace over and over, til it starts to look out of balance, then you might be getting close.”. I, personally, need this message spoke into my soul regularly. Thank you for being my word today!
Stacey,
Loved this post and the video!
I’ve often said that Jesus is my hero. After viewing that scene I can just imagine running to Him with confidence knowing He sees the real me. Seeing the love in His eyes for me.
It’s because of His grace and mercy that we know we can run to HIm and He will accept us as we are.
~Debbie G