Jesus, God the Son, is enthroned in heaven as our High Priest, fully understanding our weaknesses. Sometimes, the enemy wants us to feel as if Jesus is unapproachable, discouraging us from opening up to Him or even to others. But the Bible says we can come to Him BOLDLY with confidence as we persistently seek Him. God’s throne is a throne of grace. When we come to Him, we can receive mercy (not getting what we deserve) and grace (getting what we don’t deserve) in our time of need. Whatever we’re facing, He’s there, welcoming us to His throne🥹 “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NKJV

It’s a beautiful thing that Jesus chooses to meet us right where we are, even in the midst of our sin. But His purpose isn’t just to meet us there—it’s to save us and give us a new life in Him. The name Emmanuel, "God with us," reminds us of both His divinity and His closeness. We no longer need a priest or an intercessor to draw near to the Lord because God Himself has come to be with us🥹❤️ Throughout your day, keep your mind on Emmanuel and remember that God is with you. Every step, every breath, He is there, guiding you. As you acknowledge Him, He promises to direct your path. Psalm 16:11 says “…You will fill me with joy in Your presence.” This joy is a gift, here and now, and extends into eternity. Let’s focus on the reality of Emmanuel, and allow the truth of His presence to bring us unshakeable joy. https://youtu.be/Z5dXfuaQHuk?si=Q5sWQJbud-inirUb

For anyone battling with feeling insufficient and “not good enough” this is something the Holy Spirit was speaking to me about this morning🙏🏽 The enemy likes to mix lies with the truth in order to make his lies more believable. For example: he mixes the truth: “you’re not strong enough/not good enough” with a lie: “you’ll never make it through this walk” in order to make God’s children feel hopeless and condemned. The truth is you’re not enough but God’s grace is sufficient. He is strong where you are weak. 2 Corinthians 12:9 “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness…” Recognizing your weaknesses in every area of your life allows the Lord's strength to take control. Jehovah Nissi fights our battles when we recognize our insufficiency. Trust in God and let His Holy Spirit work through you and remember to guard your heart against the lies of the enemy. The truth is we’re not strong enough to walk this walk out by ourselves but that’s why God graced us with the Holy Spirit. When you realize your limitations, let them lead you back to Jesus for strength. His grace is ever ready to meet us and to minister to our insufficiencies. God loves to show His power through His goodness and grace.

Lord, clean our hands with Your blood 🤲🏽🩸 This speaks of the importance of confession and repentance. Repentance is a beautiful gift that allows His blood to clean us and make us spotless. Listen to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. He’s with you to make you more like Jesus. (1 John 1:7-9) Wash our mind with Your word 💦🧠📖 The word of God is a necessity. Reading it with understanding will wash away our old beliefs and old ways of thinking by teaching us the ways of the Lord and His kingdom. Meditate on His word day and night. (Joshua 1:8) (Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬-‭26) And purify our hearts with Your fire ❤️‍🔥🔥 God is a consuming fire. The deeper you go with Him the more He’ll allow His fire to purify you. It’s not a pleasant feeling but it’s a beautiful and necessary process that conforms us into the image of God. He’s the potter and we are His clay. Don’t run from His fire. Allow it to purify your heart and test your faith. (Isaiah 48:10) (Proverbs 17:3) Scripture reference I John‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬-‭26‬ ‭Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Isaiah‬ ‭48‬:‭10‬ ‭Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. ‭‭ Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭3‬ ‭The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests the hearts.

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