A Different Kind of Throne

I enjoy history. Actually, one of the areas I enjoy most is the history of the Royal Family. Yes, for some reason I am captured by the roles they serve in England and the process in which it all takes place. What about the Prime Minister? What is a Duke? How many Dukes are there...? You get the point. These are questions that stir within me, so I tend to watch those PBS documanetaires on the Royal family. As I have watched and observed (albeit from a distance) it appears that the media still wants to display the importance of the throne of England. Today it is still held by the Queen and perhaps someday her son Charles may take it over. The throne is a symbol for the Royal family. It provides them with a sense of power in their world.

We have many thrones in our culture today as well. For sure it may not be the throne of England, but we have some significant thrones that we place high importance on in our lives. Perhaps it is success, wealth, career, family, material possessions, etc. Each of us battle the balance of this in our daily lives. The writer of Hebrews offers some insights about the thone of God. In chapter 4:16 we find the following, "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." We are referred back to the previous verses and it reminds us that our High Priest (Jesus) is able to sympathize in our weakness because He was tempted in every way, just like us. Yet he did not sin. Therefore, as we walk through life and battle the issues in our flesh, we can find hope in a different kind of throne. This is a throne filled with power, holiness, and majesty. And yet, it is a throne of grace and mercy to help us in our time of need. This is a different kind of throne.

I am not sure what throne or needs you carry with you today. What I do know is this...God has welcomed us to come to the throne of grace, to approach it with confidence and allow our Savior to wash us with His mercy, love, and grace. I hope you know him today! Ask yourself if there is an area in your life that you need to bring to the throne of Jesus. Be encouraged that He welcomes you there today.