In [Christ Jesus] we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. Ephesians 3:12
Life has difficult and challenging experiences, and no-one is immune from them. There are lots of agencies and charities that address these difficulties and they can be a tremendous help and benefit to those who have access to them. For the Christian, however, access has been given to the greatest resource of all – Almighty God.
This access has been granted through Jesus, our Saviour. Through him alone, we can bring our concerns, our troubles, our frustrations and our pain, and we can enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. This boldness allows us to speak to Him freely and to pour out our hearts before him, petitioning him for help. Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. 2 Corinthians 3:4
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
What a privilege it is for us to be able to enter the throne room of the Father and hand over all of our fears and worries. Just knowing that we can stand confidently before the One who knows everything about us, can often be enough to bring a measure of peace. But the God we come before does not do half measures.
According to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Ephesians 3:16
In all circumstances, by faith, come to God with bold confidence and receive his spiritual power which will strengthen you in difficult times.
