COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE…
By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com
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Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I WILL COME NEARER TO THE HEART OF GOD. IF WE WILL, HE WILL.
James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
LET US PONDER THE DOORS OF LIFE. WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES WE ACCEPT ANOTHER DOOR WILL OPEN. IF WE HAVE TO WAIT IN THE HALL UNTIL THE NEXT DOOR OPENS. WE MUST TRUST BY FAITH THAT JESUS WILL COME TO US --- JUST WAIT ON HIM.
COME UNTO ME… are we going to be passive or active?
* To "come" means: to reach forward, purposed going, to draw nearer, to move toward, move with a purpose, to advance, to go forward, rise in rank.
We have several imperative commands that are requirements to come! If we come, we are nearer to the person!
The words COME UNTO ME --- ARE PRECIOUS. To accept an invitation takes some planning and effort. We need a moving away from the highways and hedges, and come toward the goal.
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:14 (MSG) But Jesus intervened: "Let the children alone, don't prevent them from coming to me. God's kingdom is made up of people like these."
DIIRTY? Let me add something here: We so specialized in very clean fingernails. I know a lady that has glued 18 carat gold fingernails, and some have a diamond in them. WOW! I am impressed!
I guess we focus on clean fingernails because everybody can see them. What brings tears to the heart of God is DIRTY MINDS! Dirty minds can never be as close to the heart of God, as those regenerated by the Blood of Jesus.
I HAVE FOUND THAT GOD DESIRES US TO COME CLOSE TO HIS HEART. Only one person is recorded as laying their head on the chest of the Messiah and hearing the DIVINE HEART BEAT… Will we come closer?
LISTEN TO THE PERSONAL INVITATIONS OF JESUS FOR US TO "COME" IN THE NEW TESTAMENT.
1. JESUS DESIRES US TO COME TO HIM!
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest!
Wow, what an invitation! But the invitation is conditional on you, you must come.
2. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FISHING? DO WE UNDERSTAND WHAT CASTING IS?
Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22 (MSG) Pile your troubles on GOD's shoulders— he'll carry your load, he'll help you out. He'll never let good people topple into ruin.
JESUS INVITES US: Cast your burdens on the Lord, He can handle any problem that comes our way. When it is over your head, it is under His Feet!
3. JESUS SAYS FOR US TO COME AND SEE! EXPERIENCE GOD IN A PERSONAL WAY.
John 1:39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
John 1:39 (MSG) He replied, "Come along and see for yourself." They came, saw where he was living, and ended up staying with him for the day. It was late afternoon when this happened.
THERE WAS A QUESTION FROM SOME PEOPLE. THEY DESIRED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JESUS.
So Jesus invited them: COME AND SEE...
The more the communication lines are open, the better. The closer they walked with Jesus, the more satisfaction they found in daily living!
4. JESUS INVITES US TO COME FOR LIVING WATERS… COME AND DRINK! THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL WHEN WE GATHER TOGETHER. YOU CAN LIVE LONGER WITHOUT FOOD THAN YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT WATER. COME THOSE THAT ARE THIRSTY.
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
John 7:37 (MSG) On the final and climactic day of the Feast, Jesus took his stand. He cried out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
If any man thirst let him COME unto Me, and DRINK ... Jesus knows our humanness, He understands our nature, Jesus has provisions and provides for us.
WHAT ABOUT THE WOMAN AT THE WELL? She was considered “dirty or bad.” She could not go to the well when all the other ladies went. The Samaritan woman was going to receive a new invitation.
John 4:13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
John 4:13-14 (MSG) Jesus said, "Everyone who drinks this water will get thirsty again and again. 14 Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life."
As a deer pants! Accept the Living Water!
5. JESUS INVITES US TO COME AND DINE!
John 21:12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
John 21:12 (MSG) Jesus said, "Breakfast is ready." Not one of the disciples dared ask, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Master.
The boys had been working/ fishing all day. They were tired and hungry. Jesus can meet the needs of spirit, soul and body. There is something that brings us closer together when we eat one with another.
6. JESUS ASKED THE YOUNG MAN TO COME AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS.
Mark 10:21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Mark 10:21 (MSG) Jesus looked him hard in the eye—and loved him! He said, "There's one thing left: Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me."
There are no sadder words of pen or tongue, then the words what might have been. A young man with great potential comes to Jesus. This young man’s focus has been on success and things.
Jesus warns him, sell what you have, GIVE and COME and TAKE UP the Cross.
Today we must avoid the spirit of materialism and pleasure seeking. We cannot SERVE God on our own terms! There is a cost, will you GIVE?
7. JESUS KNOWS WE NEED TO REFRESH OUR HEARTS. WE MUST COME APART OR WE WILL COME A PART! JESUS INVITES US TO COME APART!
Mark 6:31 (And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Mark 6:31 (MSG) Jesus said, "Come off by yourselves; let's take a break and get a little rest." For there was constant coming and going. They didn't even have time to eat.
Ministry can be draining. As we pour ourselves into others there can be a crushing in the heart. We are men --- before we are men of God.
Jesus knows that if we don’t come apart we will come a part. Burnout is the effect of a lack of personal contact and spiritual refreshment.
8. WILL WE ENTER INTO GOD’S REST? JESUS INVITES US TO COME AND BE BLESSED!
Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Matthew 25:34 (MSG) "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what's coming to you in this kingdom. It's been ready for you since the world's foundation.
We have an opportunity to INHERIT the Kingdom PREPARED ... God has a PROMISE. There is a prepared place for His prepared people.
Conclusion: His touch starts as soon as we COME. You are a KING, PRIEST, heir and a new creature. Don’t despise your inheritance. Jesus is COMING, with or without you coming to him. The last time, Jesus rode on a donkey into Jerusalem. They spit and mocked HIM.
Not so next time, He will be on a white horse, in great victory. Let us invite Him, EVEN SO COME QUICKLY LORD JESUS.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Will WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I accept, will you? IF WE WILL, HE WILL.
James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Dream big! Work hard! Then trust the unseen hands of a Mighty God. COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD… HAVE CONFIDENCE AND BE WILLING…
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Catch us on YouTube.
