Hebrews 4:14–16 (NIV) ~ “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, 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.”
Rise today with the joy of knowing that God’s mercy woke you up and His grace is carrying you forward. Step into the day confident that what was behind you is covered, and what’s ahead of you is filled with favor. Shine bright, grace is guiding your steps today!
There are moments when you approach God timidly, unsure if you belong near His Presence because of your flaws, failures, or the heaviness of life’s demands. Yet Hebrews 4:14–16 reminds you that Jesus, your High Priest, understands you completely. He doesn’t stand distant or detached from your pain, He’s been there. Every temptation, every tear, every moment of human struggle, He has felt it. The beauty of this truth is that you don’t come to a throne of judgment, but to the throne of grace.
This passage reveals the divine connection between heaven and earth through Jesus Christ. The writer of Hebrews wanted believers to understand that your High Priest is not unreachable but He’s accessible. In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year, but now through Jesus, the veil is torn, and you have direct access to God. When it says, “He was tempted in every way, just like you are, yet He did not sin,” it reminds you that Jesus’ humanity allows Him to sympathize with your struggles, but His divinity gives Him the power to help you overcome them. This scripture paints a vivid image of divine access, access to mercy and grace. Mercy forgives what you deserve; grace gives you what you could never earn. One removes guilt, the other releases power. When you receive mercy, your past is covered. When you find grace, your future is secured. Together they reveal the heart of a God who doesn’t just pardon you but empowers you to live free and whole.
The invitation to “approach the throne of grace with confidence” is not arrogance, it’s confidence in who Christ is, not who you are. Boldness does not come from perfection but from proximity. The closer you draw to Him, the more your hearts align with His nature. Mercy meets you where you are, but His Grace takes you where you are meant to go. In your weaknesses, Jesus doesn’t condemn; He intercedes. He knows the struggle between faith and fear, belief and doubt, hope and despair. Yet He bids you to come, to draw near. You don’t have to rehearse your worthiness or hide behind religion. You simply come because His mercy makes a way.
Mercy is the moment God chooses compassion over condemnation. Grace is the strength that carries you through what mercy has forgiven. When you’ve stumbled, mercy picks you up; when you’re weary, grace keeps you moving. This is the divine rhythm of the believer’s life, mercy receives, grace empowers. For as many times as you have read this passage, today it holds a deeper revelation: when I receive His mercy, His grace finds me. I don’t have to chase it, earn it, or strive for it, grace knows my name and meets me in my need. It is the outstretched hand of a loving Father saying, “You are covered, and you are capable.” Many of you stop at mercy, grateful for forgiveness but hesitant to walk in favor. Yet God’s desire is not only to forgive but to favor. He doesn’t just cleanse you from sin; He clothes you in strength and His Grace takes you beyond the altar and into assignment. It is not merely about being saved, it is about being sustained.
Mercy deals with what was; grace deals with what shall be. When you stand before the throne, you are standing before possibility. Every disappointment becomes a setup for divine help. Every tear becomes an offering that grace can transform into testimony. You are not disqualified by your past; you are defined by His promise. Mercy pulls you out of what should have destroyed you, but God’s Grace propels you into what God designed for you. Mercy rescues, grace restores. When you receive His mercy, His grace goes looking for you, ready to strengthen, establish, and settle you in purpose. Don’t stop at forgiveness; walk forward in favor. For at the throne of grace, you don’t just find help, you find Him.
So, approach the throne differently. Come boldly. Come sincerely. Come expectantly. Let mercy wash over you and grace carry you forward. For every place you felt unworthy, mercy says, “You’re forgiven.” For every step you felt too weak to take, grace says, “I’ve got you.” Receive mercy. Find grace. And remember, He’s waiting for you at the throne.
Let’s Pray:
Father, thank You for Your Word that draws me closer to the throne of grace. Thank You that through Jesus, I have access to Your heart, Your help, and Your healing. I come not in fear, but in faith, knowing that You are compassionate, loving, and patient with me. Lord, I receive Your mercy today. Wash away the residue of guilt, shame, and regret. Cleanse my mind from the memories that try to condemn me. Remind me that Your mercy triumphs over judgment, and Your forgiveness is final. Father, I thank You that grace finds me even when I feel lost. It covers me when I feel uncovered. It strengthens me when I am weak. Let Your grace teach me, transform me, and empower me to walk in obedience and boldness. God, I confess that I don’t always come boldly. Sometimes fear and failure whisper that I’m not enough. But Your Word says I can come freely because of Jesus. Help me to stand on that truth. Let boldness rise from faith, not pride. Lord, thank You that Jesus understands my humanity. He knows the pull of temptation, the ache of grief, and the weight of uncertainty. I am not unseen or misunderstood in Your presence. You are touched by what touches me. Father, teach me to live daily between mercy and grace, receiving mercy for what’s behind me and walking in grace for what’s before me. Let my life be a reflection of Your kindness, a testimony that others may see and believe. Father, every time I fall short, remind me that mercy is still available. Every time I grow weary, remind me that grace is sufficient. Strengthen my faith, steady my steps, and fill my heart with gratitude. Lord, let Your mercy make me tender and Your grace make me strong. Let both shape my words, my walk, and my witness. As I stand before Your throne, help me to extend the same mercy and grace to others that You have freely given to me. In the Name of Jesus Christ, I boldly declare that I am forgiven, favored, and free. Mercy has met me, and grace has carried me. I will live from this place of divine access, walking confidently in Your presence every day. Amen.
Nugget: Where mercy meets your past, grace builds your future
Blessings…
Love, Dr. Jean
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