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Take the Mercy

Written by ronda on . Posted in Phoebe Connections.

Luke 11:9-10

So I say to you, keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened unto you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

In verse 1 of this chapter, the disciples had asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus gave instruction using what we have come to know as The Lord’s Prayer. Afterward, He explained the importance of persistence in prayer. We are to pray while trusting God’s goodness and willingness to answer.

Persistence, as described in this passage, is more than just tenacity or endurance. It indicates shameless boldness before God’s throne of grace. The believer is to be bold in prayer, believing God will answer.

Hebrews 4:16

Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help at the proper time.

The widow in Luke 18 displayed persistence in both a tenacious and bold approach to God’s throne. She would not allow the unjust judge to rest until he granted her request, and she made her request for justice boldly. While the unjust judge granted her request simply so she would leave him alone, our God is gracious, compassionate, merciful and willing to meet our needs and answer our requests.

Jesus, our great High Priest, sits at the right hand of the Father interceding for us. He understands our weaknesses completely because He lived this human life. Since He can sympathize in our weakness, He is at God’s right hand giving us a good word before the Father.

When you are applying for a job, it helps to have a good relationship with someone in authority within the company who can give you a good reference and recommend you. You can’t get any higher authority than Jesus! He’s recommending you to the Father and asking Him to grant you His very best!

I love the Message translation of Hebrews 4:16: So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.

Let’s take the mercy and accept God’s help today. Go boldly to the throne of grace, and pour out every need. Ask specifically for what you want. Your great High Priest is interceding for you as you ask, seek, and knock.

Have a blessed day!

PHOEBE Connections, Inc. is a 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing the lives of widows by building relationships and helping them find new identity in Jesus Christ through serving others. We promote an atmosphere of fellowship, where the widow can connect with other widows to develop friendships and supportive relationships.