ST 6:2{Jesus is He "that holdeth the scepter"—the symbol first of kingly right and authority, and next of righteousness and justice. "A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Thy kingdom"—"a right scepter." And yet the golden scepter was held out as the sign of sovereign mercy to one who, by "one law of his to put him to death," must otherwise have perished, "that he may live." Thus, by the combination of direct statement and type, we are shown in this figure the beautiful, perfect meeting of the "mercy and truth" of our King, the "righteousness and peace" of His kingdom. To "the King's enemies" the scepter is a "rod of iron" (for the word is the same in Hebrew). They cannot rejoice in the justice which they defy. To the King's willing subjects it is indeed golden, a beautiful thing. We admire and glory in His absolute justice and righteousness; it satisfies the depths of our moral being—it is so strong, so perfect. And oh, how "sweet is thy mercy"! and just because of the justice, how "sure"! Esther said, "If I perish, I perish." So need not we, "for His mercy endureth forever." And so, every time we come into the audience chamber of our King, we know that the golden scepter will be held out to us: first, "that we may live," and then for favor after favor. "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Not stand afar off and think about it, and keep our King waiting; but, like Esther, "let us draw near," and "touch the top of the scepter.”
If Thou hast said it, I must believe,
It is only "ask" and I shall receive;
If Thou hest said it, it must be true,
And there's nothing else for me to do!
For Christ's sake, give it to me.
So I come and ask, because my need
Is very great and real indeed.
On the strength of Thy word I come and say,
Oh, let Thy word come true today!
For Christ's sake, give it to me.