GOD WANTS TO EMPOWER US
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT
TODAY’S THOUGHT
God understands our weaknesses. The Bible teaches that Jesus came to earth and experienced temptations and overcame them. He was tempted but never sinned.
Jesus knows our human weakness. He knows the temptations that come at us.
When we are tempted Jesus has made an escape for us—our escape is to come to God. That is usually the last thing we think of doing when we are tempted. Many people run away from God when they are tempted or fall into sin. But the Bible says we should practice running to God, not away from God.
We tend to think we need to run away because we are so imperfect. We feel embarrassed that we failed, yet again. We feel like a failure and don’t want God to know how much we messed up. But God already knows—and He still loves us.
By coming to God, we find mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. Instead of trying to correct our mess on our own we come to God to get mercy and grace. His mercy and grace empower us to live in freedom from the control and consequences of sin.
Don’t buy into the lie that God hates you because you aren’t perfect. Instead realize that God is a loving Heavenly Father Who is wanting to pour out mercy and grace. He wants to empower us to live in freedom and forgiveness.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Holy Spirit, I thank You for the mercy and grace You offer. Help me to always turn to You in my time of need and pain.
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