Prayer Walk: Hebrews 4:16 (Week 9)
A Heart Filled With A Verse
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
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Prayer Walk Intro (Week 9)
God Almighty is seated upon the throne of grace. He is the One full of tender, loving mercy, and we CAN draw near to Him with confidence! When we do this, assurance, trust, and belief are all things gained and hope will burst through!! So…
Make prayer a habit!
The closer we get to Him the more we realize just how amazing, powerful, and attentive God is to all of our needs. Friends, it’s a great place to be!!
This week’s Prayer Walk Bible Verse is found in the book of Hebrews, and it tells us we can boldly send our prayers up. Did you hear that?? WE CAN BOLDLY SEND OUR PRAYERS UP!!! Now, that’s some strong words! And, just like every other verse in God’s Word, every bit of this week’s Bible verse is incredibly true!!
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
Prayer Walk: Hebrews 4:16 (Week 9)
When was the last time you read through the book of Hebrews? Well…if you haven’t, or it’s been a while, might I suggest you get your read on!?! The Life Application Study Bible describes this book like so…
“Hebrews is a masterful document written to Jews who were evaluating Jesus or struggling with this new faith. The message of Hebrews is that Jesus is better, Christianity is superior, Christ is supreme and completely sufficient for salvation.”
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 2085
Now, with a description like that doesn’t it peak your interest?? Doesn’t it make you just a bit curious, excited, intrigued by this better, superior, supreme talk?!?
Understanding these biblical truths makes our walk with the Lord so much more enjoyable, meaningful, and impactful!!!
Jesus came for us!!
- Hebrews 2:9
- Hebrews 2:14-16
- Hebrews 2:18
- Hebrews 5:7-9
- Hebrews 7:25
- Hebrews 9:12
- Hebrews 9:24
- Hebrews 9:27-28
Jesus is GREAT!!
- Hebrews 3:6
- Hebrews 4:14-15
- Hebrews 5:5
- Hebrews 7:16
- Hebrews 7:26
- Hebrews 9:11
- Hebrews 10:12
- Hebrews 10:14
“The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and He sustains everything by the mighty power of His command. When He had cleansed us from our sins, He sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in Heaven.”
Hebrews 1:3 (NLT)
“So God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.“
Hebrews 6:18 (NLT)
Jesus gives us HOPE!!!
“This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.”
Hebrews 6:19 (NLT)
Friends, Jesus is there…in the inner sanctuary!!! He not only is our Savior and Redeemer, but He is our Lord – our High Priest. (Hebrews 6:20) He is the One that grants us mercy and grace. AND…He waits for us to come to Him with confidence – to pray with confidence!! Daily! Hourly! As often as we need to!
“Prayer is our approach to God, and we are to come ‘boldly.’ Some Christians approach God with heads hung low, afraid to ask Him to meet their needs. Others pray flippantly, giving little thought to what they say. Come with reverence because He is your King. But also come with bold assurance because He is your Friend and Counselor.“
Life Application Study Bible, ©2004, p. 2093
Pray With Confidence
When we take the time to fill our hearts with God’s Word we gain so much understanding!!! We learn about our Creator!!! We learn about His ways, how big His love is, how amazing His plans are, and just how much He wants a relationship with each of us. He offers His time, His patience, His mercy, His grace for every single one of His children. God’s arms are always opened, His ears are always listening, and His divine nature keeps on loving…no matter what!!!
Friends, these are the truths about our High Priest that we can plant our hopes, fears, dreams…all of our trust in!! And with this kind of truth planted in our hearts it should make it easy for us to pray with confidence. (Hebrews 7:19) Because God makes it possible!!!
Jesus mediates for us!!!
“Here is the main point: We have a High Priest who sat down in the place of honor beside the throne of the majestic God in Heaven… Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for He is the one who mediates for us… He is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.”
Hebrews 8:1, 6; 9:15 (NLT)
WE CAN PRAY WITH CONFIDENCE!
“And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter Heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By His death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting Him.”
Hebrews 10:19-22a (NLT)
Friends, as Believers in Christ, we have been washed in the blood(Hebrews 10:22), and we get to hold tightly to the hope God offers, because He can be trusted. (Hebrews 10:23) So, remain faithful and keep on praying with patient endurance. (Hebrews 10:35-39)
Forever Rely On God
Wanna keep exploring this topic?!?
Make sure you take some time to read through the entire book of Hebrews. There’s only 13 chapters! You can do it! Open up your Bible and fill your heart. Be uplifted, encouraged, and inspired.
AND…make sure to come back next week for another Bible verse devotion that’ll help encourage your prayer walk with the Lord! If you haven’t already, CLICK HERE for Weeks 1-8 Prayer Walk Devotions.
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