PrayerBits
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Saturday
Scripture lesson: Hebrews 4:12-16
Time to reflect: This passage outlines in deep theological language our view of the prayer of confession and assurance of pardon of worship. God, of course, sees all, knows all (verses 12-13); but we have an intercessor, Christ, who understands what it is like to be human (verses 14&15) and we are called on to make confession (14); and we can expect to receive grace when we do.
Moving through the day: Pray a prayer of confession and then consciously accept God's love, grace and forgiveness.
Scripture:
Hebrews 4:12-16
12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested* as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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