Boldness
“B” is for BOLDNESS. Boldness is defined as a willingness to face uncertain circumstances with a sense of confidence and fearlessness. If we consider this definition in light of prayer, what is it that gives the Christian this kind of eagerness to approach the throne room of God? Hebrews 10:19 says: “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus” It is the all sufficient blood sacrifice and mighty name of Jesus that should give each one of us a confident, self assurance in prayer.
As a child do you ever recall telling someone else “. . . cause my Dad said so!”? That innocent boldness came about because of the authority we felt we had in our father’s name. Believer, we should have the same boldness in prayer because of the name of JESUS! As Paul told the church at Philippi: “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; Philippians 2:10 As
we go to prayer; even today, may we echo the words of the author of the book of Hebrews who confidently penned: “. . . we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Hebrews 13:6
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1 comment:
Very thought-provoking and at the same time, very reassuring. Thanks for your perspective.
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