Right Approach!

Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]. Hebrews 4:16 AMPC

Today's extract addresses the right approach to God. It tells me how and why I should approach, and what I stand to gain when I approach. It's never about qualifications, connections or abilities; it has always been about grace. It is a throne of grace, because man does not qualify for anything there by merit, but simply because of God's own nature. It is a throne of grace, because God, the mighty one dishes out grace as he pleases and to whoever he pleases.

The target of the grace are people with a consciousness of who they are and what they lack. Until a man realises his need for something or someone bigger than he is, he cannot be helped. For as long as a man feels self-sufficient and capable in himself, he cannot be helped. When I know and acknowledge my need, I am set free to seek help in the right place. That right place is at the throne of grace. There is mercy there to deal with my failures and shortcomings; there is mercy there to clean me up and set me on a new path. With God, as long as there is life, there is always room for a fresh new start.

The help will always come at the right time; when I need it and anytime I need it. All I need to do is ask. I could complain to people, grumble about my lot in life, but until I take the right decision by speaking to God, I cannot be helped. As long as man is my focus, I cut myself away from God's grace and help. What would it be for me? His time of favour is here.