Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
I was asked by my daughter Calah to babysit while she and Charles went for her baby doctor appointment. They were going to find out the gender of their baby this time. So it was just me and Coast! And that is when the fun began!
It has been a LONG time since I spent time playing with a 16 month old. Some may even have doubted my abilities. BUT… I had 4 kids of my own. AND… I’m kind of a kid myself. I thought, “How hard can it be?” ARRRRR… SIMPLE! How did I do it? I simply watched his eyes! Whatever “he” looked at, “I” looked at! And what he saw was what we played with! As he went from one thing to another, I recognized his genius! When his eyes fell upon one thing… I heard, “Land Ho!!!!” And we were off!
I can’t tell you what it was. I mean I WON’T tell you. I am sure my daughter will drive me nuts trying to find out. But no! I am not so sure she would like it as much as WE did. Not that there was any danger… but… well… some things are better left in mystery!
Today’s Bible verse follows a 100 megaton verse of its own. Verse 15 says, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” And friends…the ‘priest’ this verse is referring to… is JESUS! Can you see what HE saw?
What do YOU see when you look at God? Do you see a BOSS? A DICTATOR? A TYRANT? Is MEAN DAD your image when you face toward Him on the lost horizons of your life? If so, you ARRRRRN’T enjoying your trip.. are you? If punishing God is your vision, then you ARRRRRN’T REALLY looking for Him.. ARRRRR you?
Sinners who KNOW they are sinners are LOOKING for a Savior. It is like finding dry, hard ground after sailing stormy seas. When found, EVERYONE knows! “LAND HO!” MY Savior is a lover, a friend and a rescuer! HE has been looking for ME! HE wants to save ME. And what a refreshing thought that is.
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
It seems to me… O could it be… that Jesus and His Dad are actually ‘enjoying’ the process of salvation? “Arrrrrr… ye wit me matey? Have YE experienced the playful mystery of God’s love?”
