“In whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him” (Eph. 3:12).
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed by the assignment that has been given to us as His church? Are you wondering whether the church you attend can truly express God’s manifold wisdom? I have some great news for you. You are not alone in this task.
We have been given “boldness and confident access” to the mighty God who created everything and works everything according to His eternal purpose. The word “boldness” is essentially “freedom of speech.” Read Hebrews 4:16 and 10:19 to see a clear expression of the freedom of speech we now have before Mighty God. “Confident access” is similar to boldness but it has a much more personal element to it. “Faith in Him” (Christ) is our means of access to holy God. The forgiveness of sin that was purchased by Christ on the cross not only provided for our redemption, but it daily allows us to enter into the presence of Mighty God.
Faith is not merely intellectual belief; it is a personal knowledge of Christ as we accept Him as Lord of our life. When we understand the access we have to God’s throne, it makes prayer a privilege not to be neglected. Further, it gives us assurance that the resources necessary to complete the task of discipling the nations have already been made available to the church. Why then are we so prayer less and powerless?
Prayer: Thank You for boldness and confident access. Forgive us for our failure to come and our fear to go. Amen.