A Time Of Need

"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 (NIV).

Esther was queen, but she could not approach her husband, the king, with her problem. She was restricted, like everyone else, from approaching the king without being summoned. The violation of that law meant death, unless the king extended his golden scepter, which spared them their life (Esther 4:11). The king, did so and offered grace to Esther for her "time such as this" (v.14). As followers of Christ, we have been granted immeasurable grace, but we did not earn it. In fact, you cannot earn God's grace. You cannot be good enough, give enough, or work hard enough to earn God's grace. Grace is afforded you through faith. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8). Approaching God's throne is your right as His child once you have come to faith. You do not have to tremble, or wait for an extended golden scepter; you will only find Love waiting for you. God invites you to approach His throne with confidence, at any time, receiving mercy and finding grace to help you in your time of need.