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The Throne of Grace · First15 Devotional

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  [SPEAKER_00]: In today's verse 15, we're going to take time to come before the throne of grace in a meaningful way.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: May the reality of Jesus, mercy, and power establish a greater foundation of grace for us to live on today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And may we approach Him with humility and confidence knowing that He only looks at us with eyes of love.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the verse 15 podcast.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today comes from Hebrews 4, verse 16, Scripture says, 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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What do you picture in your mind's eye when I talk about God sitting on his throne?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I always picture of massive throne with me staring up at a distant face, feeling miniscule by comparison.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The idea of a throne makes God seem too large to be near to me, as if he was too big to notice me.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: There is scripture that speaks about how large and majestic God is on his throne to be sure.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 61 says, in the year that King Uzaya died, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up, in the train of his robe filled the temple.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And Revelation 20 verse 11 says, then I saw a great white throne in him who was seated on it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: From his presence, earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Seemingly in contrast to the previous ideas, Hebrews 416 says, let us then with confidence drawn near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: After reading Hebrews 416, I get a completely different picture of God on His throne.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Hebrews paints for us a picture of a throne of grace, rather than a distant ruler.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It speaks of a throne from which comes mercy and help for those in need.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And it commands us to come before the throne of the King of Kings, creator and ruler of all with confidence.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Hebrews 416 makes me love how huge God is on his throne, because the bigger he is, the more grace and mercy there is.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Your God is full of both power and compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: His presence brings both fear and grace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He is a God whose voice both commands obedience and is full of the richest kind of love.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And He is beckoning you to draw near to Him today so that He can offer you grace, mercy, and help.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: James 48 tells us, draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The same God whose robe fills the temple, longs for you as his child to simply get wrapped up in his arms.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You can boldly come before the Lord of Lords and tell him all of your needs.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: David understood this when he wrote in Psalm 40 for 17.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You are my hope and my deliverer.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Do not delay.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Oh my God.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And Jesus teaches us in Matthew 7, verse 7 through 11.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Ask and it will be given to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Seek and you will find.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Knock and it will be open to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: For everyone who asks receives and the one who seeks finds into the one who knocks, it will be opened.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If you then who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: How much more will your father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: So where do you need God's help today?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you need his mercy and grace in your life?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Know that he is not a God who is distant, but one who is closer than your own heartbeat.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He's a God who knows all and is full of love and mercy.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He's a father who gives the best gifts to his children.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Whatever you have need of today, come before the throne of grace and boldly ask for it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If you hunger for righteousness, you will be satisfied.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If you need provision, God has promised to take care of your every need.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Your heavenly Father loves you and longs to bless you with every good and perfect gift.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, renew your mind to God's incredible gift of grace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Hebrews 416 says, 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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And next, ask God to supply whatever need you have.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What do you have need of?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you need God's help?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Matthew 7 verses 7 through 11 says, Ask and it will be given to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Seek and you will find, Knock and it will be open to you For everyone who asks receives and the one who seeks finds and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone, or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If you then who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And last, come before the throne of God with confidence and receive the help he desires to give you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Drawn near to him and let his presence satisfy your need for love, forgiveness, and attention.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: James 4-8 says, Drawn near to God and he will Drawn near to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Whenever you need help today, you can run with confidence to your Heavenly Father's throne room.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Take time throughout your day and ask for His help.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If the enemy attacks with temptation come before the throne of grace and allow God to satisfy you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If you come up against a wall, ask God to show you how to conquer it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He is with you always, and He longs to help you in His limitless grace and love for you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Don't live your life today as if God wasn't right there with you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Seek His help in every situation and follow His leadership in whatever way He provides it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks for listening to today's devotional.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh with verse 15.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As you go about your day today, look for ways that you can live with greater confidence in light of God's mercy and grace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Look for opportunities to fail forward, to not be afraid of making a mistake.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Look for ways that you can love more openly, more courageously, fearing less about what people might say, and may a godly confidence bring you joy and bring others transformation.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may god bless you as you seek him.