Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV)
16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
We have learned that all things are possible with God. We know He can do all things. After all, He created the universe and all that is in it. Yet we do not go to Him with our requests. He might be busy running the universe or something. We wouldn’t want to bother Him. We go through life trying to do things in our own power. But didn’t Jesus say that He came that we might have life and have it more abundantly? Yes, He did! So it is clear that God wants to bless you. But He wants you to ask for His blessings. James 4:3 says “You have not because you ask not.” Why not ask?
God tells us that if we tithe, He will open the floodgates of heaven. Jesus tells us He came that we may have an abundant life. Blessing after blessing is stated yet we do not accept them. Is it a question of worthiness? Are we afraid that we don’t deserve the blessings? Why not? Your Creator says you do and offers them. The writer of Hebrews suggests we come boldly before the throne of grace. God’s throne is a throne of grace. He desires to bless you! He wants to give you gifts. But a gift that is not accepted is not a gift at all. You see, the giver receives their blessing when you accept the gift. If you don’t accept, they are slighted and do not receive the blessing of giving. The giver and receiver are blessed by the process. What if you don’t accept the gift? Do either receive a blessing? Your Father in Heaven wants to give you a gift. Take it so that you and He can be blessed by it. He loves you and wants what is best for you. He will send good things to you if you will let Him. Will you?
James 1:17 (NKJV) says 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. We know all things are from You Father. Help us to accept these blessings in the spirit of love in which they were given. Help us to share with others that which You give us. May we accept these blessings and become a blessing to everyone we meet. In Your name we pray!