Mercy and Grace Precede Satisfaction

UV 1568/10000 Mercy and Grace Precede Satisfaction
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 4 v 16

Mankind’s greatest need is the mercy of God. It is not food, clothing or shelter but mercy. Once we obtain mercy or forgiveness for coming short of His perfection, we can seek and find His grace to overcome our many challenges in life. We cannot purchase peace with God through our good deeds or sacrifices for our sacrifices are incomplete and imperfect like us. Peace with God is obtained through faith in the perfect sacrifice of Jesus. Once we obtain mercy, we have peace with God and once we have peace, we can find grace or power to endure and to overcome.

Once our deep and spiritual need for mercy is met, we have a variety of need at different times of our lives. We need to enjoy the good times, endure the bad times and overcome the evil times. Grace is God’s help at different times of our lives. He gives us strength to climb the mountains or overcome the challenges. He gives us comfort and encouragement in our valleys. He gives us hope for the future as we know that all things happen for good as we love Him and honour Him in our lives.
No man has come to God and returned or left disillusioned. He turns our dead or dry bones into living bones. Bones are a symbol of strength, the support system of the body, the foundation. Once a person receives mercy, he or she can be bold and confident as a child who approaches the loving parent for whatever the need. Imagine the family members and children of a Head of State or Government of a country. How confident and bold they will be in approaching any issue in life! They know their need can and will be met. Similarly, when we recognize that we are children of an Almighty and loving God, we are absolutely bold and confident that our need however big or small will be met at the time of need and at the point of need. We have complete and absolute assurance that the Lord will meet our need abundantly. His strength will be revealed in our weakness, the sufficiency of His grace in our need. Once our relationship as Father and child is established through mercy and grace, He will give us the good things or blessings we need in life. We will not lack or be anxious about our need not being met. There are certain needs of one’s own children or family that an earthly king or ruler cannot meet – the inner need of the soul, the longing for immortality or eternal life- these can only be met by the Lord. We need to approach the throne of grace of the Lord as children and not the throne of judgement of God as fallen or rebellious creatures. If we ask in faith for fish, we will get fish. If we ask in faith for bread, we will get bread. If we ask in faith for wisdom, we will get wisdom. If we ask for strength, we will get strength. If we ask for fulfilment, we will be satisfied. If we ask for power, we will receive power. The Father is a provider, a protector, a helper, a guide, a wise counsellor, a comforter.

Prateep V Philip