In Christ Jesus and through faith in him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12
Approaching God with Confidence
After being caught pushing his sister, does the naughty boy approach his parents with confidence? No, normally he hides under the covers. After the parents come home early and discover the unsanctioned party, does the teenage daughter feel at ease talking to her dad? No, normally she avoids him as much as possible.
If sinful children avoid approaching their sinful parents when they are confronted with guilt, how can it ever be possible for sinful humans to approach a perfect God? There is only one way: it is only possible in Christ. When we trust Christ as our perfect substitute, we trust that his life counts for ours. We hold that our sins have been paid for on his blood-stained cross. We believe that God no longer holds them against us.
We are able to approach God in freedom and confidence. We don’t have to hide from him; we don’t need to avoid him; we are not afraid that he will punish us for our sins…for he has already punished Christ for them instead.
What a blessing to approach God in freedom and confidence!
Prayer:
Dear Father, thank you for washing away everything that convicts me of wrong. Fill me with the peace of your forgiveness through Jesus. Give me joy that I might make the most of the privilege to approach you in freedom and confidence. Amen.
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