Happy New Year!! And even more than that, a special thank you to all of you who have faithfully read this blog. I am honored and quite frankly overwhelmed that you spend some time on this site. Nevertheless, thank you, thank you, thank you.
2015, as in previous years, and for the rest of our lives, will present us with many decisions, disappointments, delights, dangers, discouragements, and dreams. For them all, may I encourage you to respond with Hebrews 4:14-16?
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 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.
For all the situations of life, respond with, “Well, let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of the grace.” Why? Read verses 14-15. Jesus Christ is our high priest who has passed into the heavens and understands all of life, all about life, because He is life (John 14:6)!!
So, Happy New Year, and let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace!
From A Pastor's Heart 