Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
EB 4:16{"Therefore!" because we have "such an High Priest," touched with the feeling of our infirmities, and in all points tempted like as we are; because He is "a Priest upon His throne," ever living, with His royal power to save to the uttermost, and His priestly power to make intercession; "let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace." Boldness and faith go together; fear and unbelief go together. "If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established." It is always want of faith that is at the bottom of all fear. "Why are ye fearful?" is the question for those "of little faith." So, in order to come boldly, and therefore joyfully, all we need is more faith in the Great High Priest who sits upon the throne of grace.
Yet there are some who see not their calling high and grand,
Who seldom pass the portals, and never boldly stand
Before the golden altar on the crimson-stained floor,
Who wait afar and falter, and dare not hope for more.
Will ye not join the blessed ranks in their beautiful array?
Let intercession blend with thanks as ye minister today!
So the incense-cloud ascendeth as through calm, crystal air,
A pillar reaching unto Heaven of wreathed faith and prayer.
For evermore the Angel of Intercession stands
In His Divine High Priesthood, with fragrance-filled hands,
To wave the golden censer before His Father's throne,
With Spirit-fire intenser, and incense all His own.