David Jeremiah Devotional 9th May, 2019
Theme For David Jeremiah Devotional 9th May – Confidence in Prayer
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
Recommended Reading: Luke 11:5-8
The country music star Vince Gill once gave a small concert in a high school gymnasium. While he was onstage performing, a small girl made her way up onto the stage where she ran over to her daddy—Vince Gill—who scooped her up in his arms.
That little girl was not intimidated by her father’s fame, the bright lights, or the adoring crowd. She had every confidence that she was more important to her father than anything else. And she was right! That earthly illustration helps us understand the words of Hebrews 4:16—we are exhorted to come boldly, with confidence, to God’s throne of grace in prayer to “obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” It might be easy to be intimidated by the glory of God. But He is our Father who welcomes us, His children, into His presence.
If there is a need you’re reluctant to ask God to meet, go into His presence with confidence. His mercy and grace are there for the asking.
God’s sovereignty does not negate our responsibility to pray, but rather makes it possible for us to pray with confidence. – Jerry Bridges
Credit – David Jeremiah