Jesus came to the throne of grace and found the strength and ability to do what he could not do in Himself. He chose to rely on His heavenly Father, just as you and I must.
“Let us therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in the time of need.”
(Heb. 4:16)
He demonstrated how to face adversity through the power of the Holy Spirit. He knew what it was to feel the limitations of flesh.
He was tempted in every way as we are, yet He did not let His weakness dominate Him (Heb. 4:15). He came into the presence of His Father and found all that He needed (Heb. 4:16).
Weakness is not a sin. But to try to excuse disobedience because of human weakness is sin.
You have open access to the very presence and throne of God. You are invited to come boldly to the throne of God’s grace and find the strength and ability you need.
God’s Word says, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). If faith grows by hearing the Word of God, then how does grace grow?
Grace grows by finding the presence of God and entering into it.
The Holy Spirit has places a high priority on prayer. It is the personal times of prayer that we come to His throne. There is a clear message to the Church that God wants us in his presence daily. The outgrowth of this renewed emphasis on prayer is that God’s own people are growing in His grace.
A throne is a place of authority. You have been given the right and privilege to come into the highest place of authority in the universe.
As you approach God confidently, you can be filled with His confidence and inner ability to stand firm on His promise. His authority will rise within you to do His will. You will not stand in your own strength or authority, but in His.
Excerpt permission granted by Dennis Burke Ministries
Since 1979, Dennis Burke has led multitudes of believers into the biblical principles of faith, healing, love, prosperity, and righteousness. Through the Insights: the Way to a New Life magazine, books, eBooks, CDs, and mp3 resources, Dennis has brought revelation knowledge on the truths of God's Word. He has taught Christians everywhere to know God more deeply and overcome the challenges life brings through faith in God's Word.
Dennis and his wife, Vikki, travel the globe throughout the year preaching and teaching in seminars, conventions and churches, sharing the Word of God and the keys to victorious Christian living. Together they are co-founders of Dennis Burke Ministries in Arlington, Texas. They have one married daughter, Jessica Shook.
In 2003, Dennis earned his Doctorate in Theology from Life Christian University, Tampa, Florida.