Boldness in God’s presence
Ephesians 3:12 NLT
Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
The gospel is about how Jesus has made access to God easy for believing people. In Ephesians 3:12, Paul says that in the Lord Jesus Christ “we have boldness and access with confidence.” The writer to the Hebrews says, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have the confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us . . . let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings . . . .” (Heb. 10:19-22)
The Greek word used for “boldness” has the connotations of freedom, frankness, and openness. God does not want us to hold back and be timid. He does not want us to hide from his presence because of fear or shame, or feelings of unworthiness. God wants us to come to him openly and honestly, assured of our salvation and confident in our relationship with him.
Our access to God’s presence and glory is solely based on Jesus’ righteousness and his redemptive sacrifice, and not because of any goodness of our own. As redeemed and beloved children of God, God is always with us, and within us, by his Holy Spirit. His presence richly comforts us, guides us, and empowers us. We need to confidently and gratefully accept these rich blessings.
CONFESSION
Thank you, Jesus, for the access into the Father’s presence
I come boldly with great confidence before Him always.
