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8/10/25
Rev. Clint Smith
Have you ever been given access to box seats? That feeling of being trusted with something exclusive or allowed into a restricted space can be incredibly empowering for some. There’s something about knowing you have access, or even more, that you belong in a confidential space. Being trusted with “need-to-know” information or hidden details can stir a unique sense of significance and belonging.
Christians are graced with the immense honor of having Jesus Christ as our great High Priest. He sacrificed Himself for our sins, was buried, and on the third day, God the Father raised Him from the dead. After His resurrection, He ascended and now sits at the right hand of the Throne of God the Father. 2 Corinthians 5:12-21
Our challenge in this life is to hold fast to our confession of faith and intentionally cling to our complete trust in Jesus as Savior. The salvation God grants us through faith is a profound expression of His love toward us. Colossians 2:6-10
Jesus, our High Priest, is uniquely able to sympathize with our weaknesses and temptations, having endured the same trials Himself.
Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13
Jesus’ ability to fully understand our struggles while remaining sinless not only deepens His compassion but also affirms His divine qualification to intercede on our behalf as the Great High Priest. His sinlessness reveals His divine nature, though fully human, He was also fully God. Despite being tempted “in every respect,” Jesus lived a life of perfect obedience to the Father, demonstrating both His humanity and His divinity. John 1:1–14; Colossians 2:9
We have instantaneous access to the throne of God. We are commanded to approach the throne of God’s gracious favor through holy bold prayers.
Prayer grants us access to God’s throne, where we receive mercy for our failures and find His abundant grace to help us in our time of need.