“Let us have confidence, then, and approach God’s throne where there is grace. There we will receive mercy and find grace to help us just when we need it” (Hebrews 4:16, GNB).
God’s throne where He dispenses His grace and mercy is the throne of grace. Below are some salient truths about this throne:
1) The throne of God is the seat of God: It is the seat of His omnipotence and majesty and His dwelling. Surrounding this throne are 24 elders, 4 living creatures and angelic hosts who worship continuously because of the splendor, glory and majesty emanating from the throne. Also proceeding from the throne are thunders, lightnings and voices which further display the majesty of God (Revelation 4:1-11). In earthly monarchies you don’t approach the throne of a king casually. When the Queen of England sits on her throne, even her husband cannot approach her casually. This throne is the mercy seat of God; It is also His judgment seat. We are to approach His throne always with reverence, regard and repentance from our sins.
2) The throne of God is the center of Heaven: Everything in heaven emanates from the throne and everything gravitates around the throne. God’s throne is His personal space preceding the creation of heaven and earth. Psalm 93:2 says “Your throne is established from of old, You are from everlasting”. The throne is also the center of the universe. Everything is relative around the throne. Everything in the universe is measured vis a vis their proximity or otherwise to the throne. This is the center that holds everything together. The farther away you are from the throne, the more vulnerable you are. The closer you are to the throne, the more secure you become. Issues and challenges of life are nothing when they are viewed from the perspective of the throne.
3) The throne of God is the most powerful place in the universe: The buck always stops at someone’s table. The buck stops at the power house! US President Harry Truman kept a sign on his desk with the inscription - the buck stops here, meaning the final decision on a matter ends here. The throne of God is where final decisions are made. It is the power base of the universe. God is the Final Arbiter on every issue pertaining to the universe. When any decree is issued from His throne, it is settled. In human societies, everybody wants to be close to power. People leverage on those who are close to power. We have lobbyists today in the USA who make a living because of people’s perceived notion that they are close to power. Abraham, because of his closeness to the ultimate power which resides in God was able to rescue his nephew Lot and family from the disaster of Sodom and Gomorrah.
CONCLUSION: There is an open invitation to come to the throne of God. It is from this throne that mercy is dispensed to us and also judgment is served to all enemies of our wellbeing. We are asked to approach boldly because Jesus Christ our High Priest is there seated pleading on our behalf. You only qualify for the intercession of Jesus if you have surrendered totally to Him.
Have a blessed month!
Adegboyega ESAN
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